“My dream is to become a professional tennis player and participate in tournaments around the world.”
Honoka Ito tennis player is a Japanese junior tennis player competing in the U10 category, already gaining early experience in national competitions. Based in Toyama, she is developing her game with an aggressive forehand while building her first ranking steps in the U12 category.
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.
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👧 Honoka Ito | Biography, April 2026
| Full Name | Honoka Ito |
| Date of birth | May 11, 2016 |
| Nationality | Japanese 🇯🇵 |
| Residence | Toyama, Japan |
| Age started tennis | 4 |
| Tennis age category | U10 |
| Japan tennis ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 1.xx |
| Tennis club | Ohbayashi Tennis |
| Coaches | |
| Sponsors | HEAD SOBANI |
| @hono_tennis |
🎙️ Honoka Ito | Interview, April 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Honoka Ito. I am 9 years old. I was born on May 11, 2016. I am Japanese and I live in Toyama, Japan.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Japanese.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 4 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
My father and my cousin play tennis.
In which club do you train?
I train with oobayashi TS.
What is your weekly training routine?
I practice tennis 5 times a week and do physical training 2 times a week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what would you like to improve?
My strength is my aggressive forehand. I want to improve my serve.
What is your age category and your ranking?
My category is U10, so there is no ranking. In the U12 category, my ranking is 441st.
What have been your greatest achievements so far?
I participated in the Wilson Next Hero Tour All-Japan tournament.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played in Japan.
Do you have any sponsors?
I am supported by HEAD JAPAN and SOBANI Tax Accountant Corporation.
What is your goal for this year?
My goal this year is to win the All Japan Junior Tournament in the U10 category.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become a professional tennis player and participate in tournaments around the world.
Which player would you most like to meet?
Kei Nishikori.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
My favorite things are doing my nails and playing with my dog.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
To my family and everyone who supports my tennis.
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