Hilder Afoyorwoth | Tennis Player (2009, Uganda)

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Hilder Afoyorwoth, Ugandan U18 tennis player ranked No. 3 nationally and 2024 Uganda Open Juniors champion
World Tennis U18
Top 2600
Uganda U18
Top 3
WTN
28.6
UTR
5+

Rankings updated on October 27, 2026

“I want to be a professional tennis player, but I lack support, and I want to get a Division I college scholarship.”

Hilder Afoyorwoth tennis player is a Ugandan junior tennis player born in 2009 and based in Kampala, Uganda. Competing in the U18 category, she is ranked No. 3 nationally and won the 2024 Uganda Open Juniors. She has represented Uganda in regional competitions, earning silver, and dreams of becoming a professional tennis player and securing a Division I college scholarship.

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

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Hilder Afoyorwoth · Biography, October 2026

Full NameHilder Afoyorwoth
Date of birthMarch 23, 2009
Nationality🇺🇬 Ugandan
ResidenceKampala, Uganda
Age started tennis10
Tennis age categoryU18
Uganda tennis ranking#3
World Tennis ranking#2512 (best)
WTN rating28.6
UTR tennis rating5+
Tennis clubTennis for All Uganda
CoachesVicent Muwereza
Julius Kyobe
Sponsors
Instagram@hildamatildae
Hilder Afoyorwoth, Ugandan U18 tennis player ranked No. 3 nationally and 2024 Uganda Open Juniors champion
Hilder Afoyorwoth, Ugandan U18 tennis player ranked No. 3 nationally and 2024 Uganda Open Juniors champion
Hilder Afoyorwoth shares her Ugandan junior tennis journey, 2024 Uganda Open Juniors victory, regional silver medal, and ambitions to become a professional player and earn a Division I college scholarship.
Hilder Afoyorwoth, Ugandan U18 tennis player ranked No. 3 nationally and 2024 Uganda Open Juniors champion

Hilder Afoyorwoth · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Hilder Afoyorwoth. I was born on March 23, 2009. I am Ugandan, and I live in Kampala.
What languages do you speak?
I speak English, Luganda, and Alur, the language of my tribe from northern Uganda.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 10 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
I have a cousin who has just started playing tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Tennis for All Uganda.
Who are your coaches?
My coaches are Coach Vicent Muwereza and Coach Julius Kyobe.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strengths are my serve and forehand, and I play aggressively.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the U18 category, and I am ranked No. 3 in my country.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest success was winning the 2024 Uganda Open Juniors. I represented my country in zonal competitions and brought home silver from U14 to U16. I have also played ITF tournaments and won some local tournaments.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I currently use Yonex, and I am not sponsored.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to play more tournaments, but the problem is funding.
What is your tennis dream?
I want to be a professional tennis player, but I lack support, and I want to get a Division I college scholarship.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite tennis player is Coco Gauff because she’s confident, plays aggressively, and she’s Black like me. We share the same birthday, apart from our ages.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy singing and dancing.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to sponsors like Nike and New Balance, especially Coco Gauff, and also to my coaches.
Hilder, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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