👦 Jakob Mittermayr | Tennis Papers interview, January 2026
“My dream is to win a Grand Slam and be world number 1.”
Meet Jakob Mittermayr, Austrian junior tennis player who lives in Andorf, Austria and currently competing in Boys U16 category.
Jakob is ranked number 2 in Austria in his age category and competes in the Tennis Europe Junior Tour.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in January 2026.
📘 Jakob | Biography, January 2026
| Name | Jakob Mittermayr |
| Date of birth | June 27, 2011 |
| Nationality | Austrian 🇦🇹 |
| Residence | Andorf, Austria |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U16 |
| National ranking | #2 |
| International ranking | #97 Europe |
| Tennis club | Center Court Südstadt |
| Coaches | Jürgen Melzer Philipp Lang |
| Sponsors | One Sports Management HEAD Tennis Biogena Sports |
| @jakob.mittermayr @jajo_mittermayr |
🏡 Andorf, Austria 🇦🇹
🌾 Surrounded by green fields & countryside views
🏔️ Close to nature, hills & outdoor walks
⛪ Charming local traditions and village life
🚲 Perfect for cycling, hiking & calm moments
🤍 Quiet, welcoming, and authentically Austrian
🎙️Jakob Mittermayr | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Jakob Mittermayr, I am 14 years old, I was born on June 27, 2011.
I am Austrian and I live in Andorf, Austria.What languages do you speak?German, English
At what age did you start playing tennis?At 5 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?We all play tennis in our family.
In which club do you train?Südstadt (Vienna).
Who are your coaches?Jürgen Melzer and Philipp Lang.
What is your weekly training routine?I practice and go to school.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My greatest strength is my endurance and I need to improve physically.
What is your age category and national ranking?Under-16, my national ranking is #2.
What have been your greatest successes so far?Under-11 European champion, participation at the Worldcup with Austria
In which countries have you played tournaments?In many countries in Europe.
Do you have any sponsors?One Sports Management, HEAD, Biogena.
What is your goal for 2026?To play many ITF Tournaments and win Tennis Europe tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?To win a Grand Slam and to be number 1 of the world.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Sinner, Alcaraz, Fonseca.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Playing football, meet friends.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My brother Jonas 😉
Thank you for the interview, Jakob 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
