George Atherfold | Tennis Player (2012, Great Britain)

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George Atherfold, British 14U tennis player ranked No. 300 in the UK
National U14
Player
Great Britain U14
Top 300
WTN
–
UTR
5+

Rankings updated on September 25, 2026

“My tennis dream is to play college tennis in America and then play in all the Grand Slams, especially Wimbledon.”

George Atherfold tennis player is a British junior tennis player born in 2012 and based near Manchester, United Kingdom. Competing in 14U, he is ranked No. 300 in the UK, trains and plays team tennis at Poynton Tennis Club in Cheshire, has won the Cheshire County Championship boys’ doubles in 10U, 12U, and 14U, also won 14U mixed doubles, plays for men’s teams at his club, and dreams of playing college tennis in America before competing in the Grand Slams, especially Wimbledon.

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George Atherfold · Biography, September 2026

Full NameGeorge Atherfold
Date of birthAugust 2, 2012
Nationality🇬🇧 British
ResidenceManchester, UK
Age started tennis6
Tennis age categoryU14
LTA rankingTop 300
International ranking
WTN rating
UTR tennis rating5+
Tennis clubPoynton Tennis Club
CoachesFather
Brent Parker
Sponsors
Instagram@g_atherfold_12
George Atherfold, British 14U tennis player ranked No. 300 in the UK
George Atherfold, British 14U tennis player ranked No. 300 in the UK
George Atherfold from near Manchester shares his tennis journey, training at Poynton Tennis Club in Cheshire, UK 14U ranking, Cheshire County Championship doubles titles, men’s team experience, Tennis Europe goal, college tennis dream, Grand Slam ambition, and dedication to his mum and dad.
George Atherfold, British 14U tennis player ranked No. 300 in the UK

George Atherfold · Interview, September 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is George Atherfold. I was born on August 2, 2012. I am British and I live near Manchester.
What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak English as my first language, and I speak a bit of French.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I first started playing tennis when I was six years old. However, I started taking it seriously around the age of 10.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
My little brother plays tennis competitively, and my dad is a tennis coach.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train and play for teams at Poynton Tennis Club in Cheshire.
Who are your coaches?
My coaches are my dad and Brent Parker.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my forehand crosscourt. Something I need to work on is my second serve.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in 14U and I am ranked No. 300 in the UK.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I have won the Cheshire County Championship boys’ doubles in 10U, 12U, and 14U, and I also won the mixed doubles in 14U. I play for men’s teams at my club and have started to volunteer at 7U county training.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in the UK, and I hope to play in a Tennis Europe event by the end of the year.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I use the Head Boom MP 26 tennis racket, Head Hawk strings, Asics Gel tennis shoes, and mainly Nike clothing.
What is your next goal?
My goal is to keep moving forward, improving, and playing more tennis throughout the week.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to play college tennis in America and then play in all the Grand Slams, especially Wimbledon.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite tennis player is Rafael Nadal because he stays calm and has never broken a racket.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I like to play golf at my local club.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my mum and dad, who have both supported me in my tennis.
George, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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