👧 Ioanna Lampoudi | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My dream is to find a sponsor and to win 4 Grand Slams.”

Meet Ioanna Lampoudi, Greek girl junior tennis player who lives in Thessaloniki, Greece and competing in U12 tennis category.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Ioanna Lampoudi | Biography, November 2025

🌊 Thessaloniki, Greece 🇬🇷

🌅 A vibrant seaside city full of history, youth, and Mediterranean charm.
🏛️ Known for landmarks like the White Tower, Ano Poli, and its rich Byzantine heritage.
☕ Famous for its cafés, waterfront promenade, and delicious Greek food.
💙 With friendly people, lively streets, and a beautiful coastal vibe, Thessaloniki is the joyful heart of northern Greece!

🎙️Ioanna Lampoudi | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Ioanna Lampoudi and I am 12 years old. I was born on May 31, 2013 and I am from Thessaloniki in Greece.

What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak English and Greek.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 10.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, but my dad he loves playing tennis with me.

In which club do you train tennis?
Ifitos Tennis Academy in Thessaloniki

Who is your tennis coach?
Mr Babis Anesiadis.

What is your weekly training routine?
My weekly routine is 2 hours tennis every day and 1 hour gym every day.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My greatest quality is my backhand and I want to improve my slice.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I play in U12 and I am ranked #22 in Greece.

What has been your greatest achievement?

• Category 3: 1st place
• Category 2: 3rd place in singles and 2nd place in doubles

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Only in Greece.

Do you have any sponsors?
No, I don’t have.

What is your goal for 2026?
My goal in 2026 is to be number 1 in Greece.

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to find a sponsor and to win 4 Grand Slams.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like travelling.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
To my family.

Thanks a lot Ioanna!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷

🎾 Ioanna Lampoudi | Tennis playing, November 2025