Gota Inoue | Tennis Player (2010, Japan)

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Gota Inoue, Japanese 16U tennis player and former No. 1 in Malaysia
ITF World U18
Top 2100
Malaysia U16
No. 1
WTN
16.9
UTR
9+

Rankings updated on October 13, 2026

“My next goal is to reach 12 UTR as soon as possible.”

Gota Inoue tennis player is a Japanese junior tennis player born in 2010 and from Tokyo, Japan. Competing in 16U, he trains at Ishii Tennis Academy in Yamanashi, was formerly No. 1 in Malaysia, reached the Top 8 at an ITF tournament in Vietnam, has played tournaments across Asia, and aims to reach 12 UTR while pursuing his dream of playing professional tennis and winning the Australian Open.

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

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Gota Inoue · Biography, October 2026

Full NameGota Inoue
Date of birthMay 18, 2010
Nationality🇯🇵 Japanese
ResidenceTokyo, Japan
Age started tennis3
Tennis age categoryU16
Japan tennis ranking
ITF junior ranking#2082 (best)
WTN rating16.9
UTR tennis rating9+
Tennis clubIshii Tennis Academy
CoachesHiroki Ishii
Seonghoon Choi
Sponsors
Instagram@gotainoue_tennis
Gota Inoue, Japanese 16U tennis player and former No. 1 in Malaysia
Gota Inoue, Japanese 16U tennis player and former No. 1 in Malaysia
Gota Inoue shares his Japanese tennis journey, former Malaysia No. 1 ranking, ITF Vietnam result, 12 UTR goal, and Australian Open dream.
Gota Inoue, Japanese 16U tennis player and former No. 1 in Malaysia

Gota Inoue · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Gota Inoue. I was born on May 18, 2010. I am from Tokyo, Japan.
What languages ​​do you speak?
I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I can also speak a little bit of Chinese.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was three years old and have been playing ever since.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my brother is also a tennis player and plays in the D2 league in college.
In which tennis club do you train?
Although my home is in Tokyo, I train in Yamanashi at Ishii Tennis Academy, and I stay in their dormitory far from home.
Who are your coaches?
My coaches are Hiroki Ishii from Japan and Seonghoon Choi from Korea.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
I think my greatest strength as a player is that I try to play my hardest from the first point to the last point. Even when I am down a set against someone better than me, I try my hardest to win the next point and never let my energy become negative.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My age category is 16U, and I was formerly No. 1 in Malaysia, as I used to live there.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
One of my greatest tournament successes happened recently when I played an ITF in Vietnam and placed in the Top 8. In a draw of 64, I had to win three matches, including wins over two seeded players. One of them was two UTRs above me and 1,500 ITF ranking spots above me.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in many different countries, including Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Singapore.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I am currently unsponsored. For my racket, I use the Babolat Pure Drive. My shoes are Yonex, my strings are Solinco Hyper-G, and I wear plain clothes because I have not gotten any sponsorships.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to reach 12 UTR as soon as possible, and I am playing many ITF tournaments to help me move toward that goal.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to play professional tennis and win the Australian Open.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite tennis player is Rafael Nadal because he has a lot of respect for tennis and is always fighting for every point in the match.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
In my free time outside of tennis, I enjoy cooking, drawing, and cycling.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my parents, as they have not only allowed me to chase my dreams but have supported me through it all, and to my brother, who has helped me a lot. He is three years older than me, has experienced what I might have to go through, and has helped me as much as he can.
Gota, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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