Gabrijela Karanfilovski | Tennis Player (2014, North Macedonia)

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Gabrijela Karanfilovski, Macedonian-Australian U12 tennis player ranked No. 3 in Macedonia
Tennis Europe U12
Player
Macedonia U12
Top 3
WTN
–
UTR
5+

Rankings updated on September 29, 2026

“My next goal is to be ranked at the top in Australia and ranked No. 1 in Macedonia.”

Gabrijela Karanfilovski tennis player is a Macedonian-Australian junior tennis player born in 2014 and based between Bitola and Sydney. Competing in U12, she is ranked No. 3 in Macedonia, trains at Tennis Club Bitola, won the JT500 U12 Girls Singles in Darwin, placed third at the Macedonian National Championships, reached No. 7 in the Australian U12 De Minaur Junior Tour, and dreams of earning a U.S. college tennis scholarship and playing for Macedonia in the Olympics.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

Gabrijela Karanfilovski · Biography, September 2026

Full NameGabrijela Karanfilovski
Date of birthMarch 2014
Nationality🇦🇺 Australian
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
ResidenceBitola, North Macedonia
Mittagong, Australia
Age started tennis4
Tennis age categoryU12
North Macedonia tennis ranking#3
Tennis Europe ranking
WTN rating–
UTR tennis rating5+
Tennis clubTennis Club Bitola
CoachesJovanco Pavlovski
Ivana Popovic
Sponsors
Instagram@karanfilovski_sisters
Gabrijela Karanfilovski, Macedonian-Australian U12 tennis player ranked No. 3 in Macedonia
Gabrijela Karanfilovski, Macedonian-Australian U12 tennis player ranked No. 3 in Macedonia
Gabrijela Karanfilovski — from Bitola, North Macedonia and Mittagong, Australia — shares her tennis journey.
Gabrijela Karanfilovski, Macedonian-Australian U12 tennis player ranked No. 3 in Macedonia

Gabrijela Karanfilovski · Interview, September 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Gabrijela Karanfilovski. I was born in March 2014. I am Macedonian-Australian and I live between Bitola and Mittagong near Sydney.
What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak English and Macedonian.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was four years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No. My dad played rugby league, and my mum did gymnastics.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Tennis Club Bitola.
Who are your coaches?
My coaches are Jovanco Pavlovski and Ivana Popovic.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is the power of my inside-in forehand. I need to improve my volley and net work.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in U12 and I am ranked No. 3 in the Macedonian ranking.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest successes so far include winning the JT500 U12 Girls Singles in Darwin, Northern Territory, playing in the Macedonian National Championships and placing third, and being ranked No. 7 in the Australian U12 De Minaur Junior Tour.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Australia, Macedonia, and Germany.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I use a Head Boom MP racket with Lynx strings, New Balance CG2 shoes, and Adidas clothing. I am not sponsored by anyone.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to be ranked at the top in Australia and ranked No. 1 in Macedonia.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to get a scholarship to play Division 1 or Division 2 college tennis in the USA and to play for Macedonia in the Olympics.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite player is Novak Djokovic because he does not listen to negativity. He uses it to make him fierce and win.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy being with my family and friends, going shopping, and listening to my favorite music artists: 2Bona, Pajak, and Nextime Band.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my parents and three sisters. They all do so much for me to be where I am. My parents work hard and take me everywhere, and my sisters hit with me and push me to be better. They all cheer me on and believe in me.
Gabrijela, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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