Gakuto Todo – Tennis Player (2012 • Japan)
“My dream is to reach the ATP Top 10.”
I want to base myself in Europe and play there during my junior years. If any coaches in Europe are interested in my game, please feel free to send me a DM on Instagram.
Gakuto Todo is a junior tennis player born in 2012, representing Japan. He competes at national level and continues to develop his game through regular training and competition.
Like many junior players featured in our Boys Interviews section, Gakuto Todo is progressing on the national junior tennis circuit.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competition experience, and objectives.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
Gakuto Todo | Biography, February 2026
| NAME | Gakuto Todo |
| Date of birth | May 1, 2012 |
| Nationality | Japanese 🇯🇵 |
| Residence | Hyogo Prefecture, Japan |
| Age started tennis | 3 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis club | Utena |
| Coaches | Ryo Todo |
| Sponsors | HEAD Hirayama Kiko Co. Ltd |
| @gakutotodo |
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Gakuto Todo | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Gakuto Todo. I am 13 years old, born on May 1, 2012. I am Japanese and live in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
What languages do you speak?I speak Japanese and I’m currently learning English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I’ve been playing tennis since I was 3 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?My older sister, Ran Todo, is a tennis player and my father, Ryo Todo, is a coach.
In which club do you train?I train at the UTENA Tennis Academy.
Who are your coaches?My coach is Ryo Todo.
What is your weekly training routine?I train six days a week. I do weight training twice a week, for one hour per session. I also do cardio three to four times a week. I practice tennis four to five hours a day and, after training, I work on my footwork twice a week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My strength is an aggressive style of tennis, based on a running forehand.
What is your age category and your national ranking?I compete in the under-14 category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?I won the IMG Discovery Open.
In which countries have you played tournaments?I have participated in tournaments in Japan and the United States. 12. My sponsors are HEAD and Hirayama Kiko Co., Ltd.
Do you have any sponsors?My sponsors are HEAD and Hirayama Kiko Co. Ltd.
What is your goal for 2026?My goals are to earn ITF points and participate in international tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to reach the ATP Top 10.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite player is Learner Tien.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?In my free time, I enjoy walking my dog.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?I am grateful to my coach.
Gakuto, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
