“My dream is to become the greatest player of all time.”
Felix Tuhkanen is a Finnish junior tennis player born in 2013, competing in both the U13 and U14 categories. Ranked among the Top 15 in Finland (U13), he is gaining experience on the Tennis Europe junior circuit, with strong results and ambitions to reach the highest level.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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👦 Felix Tuhkanen | Biography, March 2026
| Full Name | Felix Tuhkanen |
| Date of birth | May 10, 2013 |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Residence | Turku, Finland |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis age category | U13 |
| Finland tennis ranking | Top 15 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 5.xx |
| Tennis club | Abo Lawn-Tennis Klubb EuroElite Tennis |
| Coaches | Ville Nygard Karim Krause Dave Bandelin |
| Sponsors | MSV Tennis |
| @felkku_t |
🎙️ Felix Tuhkanen | Interview, March 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Felix Tuhkanen. I am 12 years old and I was born on May 10, 2013. I am Finnish and I live in Turku. I am a junior tennis player competing at national and international level.
What languages do you speak?
I speak English, Swedish, and Finnish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 7 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, everyone in my family plays tennis.
In which club do you train?
I train at Abo Lawn Tennis Club and Euroelite Tennis.
Who are your coaches?
My coaching team includes Ville Nygard, Karim Krause, and Dave Bandelin.
What is your weekly training routine?
I usually train twice a day for five days a week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strengths are my tactical game and my drop shots. I need to improve my backhand.
What is your age category and your ranking?
I am ranked Top 15 in U13 and Top 20 in U14 in Finland.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
One of my greatest achievements so far is winning Med Cup titles.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Turkey.
Do you have any sponsors?
Yes, I am supported by MSV Tennis.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to reach the semifinals of a Tennis Europe tournament.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become the greatest player of all time.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Rafael Nadal because his mental toughness is incredible.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy traveling and exploring new places.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my coaches, because they are doing an amazing job.
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