👦 NAME | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025

“My dream is to represent Colombia on the ATP Tour all around the world.”

Meet Jacobo Lemus Garcia, Colombian boy, talent junior tennis player who lives in Bucaramanga, Colombia and competing in U12 tennis category.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Jacobo Lemus Garcia | Biography, September 2025

🏠 Residence | Bucaramanga, Colombia

🌍 Bucaramanga is a lively city in northeastern Colombia.
🏛️ Known as the “City of Parks,” with many green spaces for relaxation.
🎓 It’s also an educational and cultural hub with theaters, museums, and universities.
⛰️ Surrounded by mountains and close to adventure destinations, it’s perfect for families who love both city life and nature.

🎙️Jacobo Lemus Garcia | Interview, September 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Jacobo Lemus Garcia, I am 10 years old, I was born on February 26, 2015.
I live in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Spanish and English

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing at 7 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my dad and mom

In which club do you train tennis?
Club Campestre de Bucaramanga @clubcampestrebga

Who is your tennis coach?
Jamphier Melano

What is your weekly training routine?
I train every day for at least 3 hours.

What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My best shots are the forehand and volley. I want to keep strengthening my backhand.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
U12 – this is my first year of competition, and I am ranked 172 nationally.

What are your best tennis results?
I was champion in several red, orange, and green ball tournaments at the national level.
In U12, my best results are reaching the semifinals in G4 singles and the quarterfinals in G3 doubles.

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

What is the first country you dream of playing in?
USA and Europe

Do you have any sponsors?
No, I am looking for sponsors, and I would love to be supported by Babolat and Nike.

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to represent Colombia on the ATP Tour all around the world.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Reading, traveling, I love the sea.

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

🎾 Jacobo Lemus Garcia | Tennis playing, September 2025

💪 Jacobo Lemus Garcia | Physical training, September 2025