👦 Jan Maximilian Velek | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025
“My dream is to be the best tennis player in the world.”
Meet Jan Maximilian Velek, German-Czech boy junior tennis player who lives in Ansbach, Germany and competing in U14 tennis category.
Maximilian competes in international tournaments and reached the final in the U15 tournament in Dubai.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Jan Maximilian Velek | Biography, November 2025
| Name | Jan Maximilian Velek |
| Date of birth | March 20, 2011 |
| Nationality | German 🇩🇪 Czech 🇨🇿 |
| Residence | Ansbach, Germany |
| @janmaximilianvelekk | |
| Age started tennis | 2 |
| Tennis Club | SG Stadtpark Schwabach |
| Tennis coach | Jan Velek (Father) |
| Junior tennis category | U14 |
| National tennis ranking | #182 |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Sponsors |
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🎙️Jan Maximilian Velek | Interview, November 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Jan Maximilian Velek, I am 14 years old and I was born on March 20, 2011.
I am German and Czech, and I live in Ansbach, Germany.What languages do you speak?
German and a little bit Czech.At what age did you start playing tennis?
Since I am 2 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
Everyone — my mom, my dad, my two sisters and one brother.In which club do you train tennis?
SG Stadtpark Schwabach.Who is your tennis coach?
My dad and very good players I train with.What is your weekly training routine?
- Monday: playing some sets with a very good player
- Tuesday: playing with Coach
- Wednesday: playing some sets with a even better player
- Thursday: no training
- Friday to Sunday: often tournaments in Germany
I also go running and do exercises over the week.
As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strengths are my mentality and my forehand – I’ve pulled off some incredible comebacks and I have the ability to beat much higher-ranked players. Maybe I need to improve my backhand.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I am in Under-14 category and I am ranked #182 in Germany.What has been your greatest achievement?
Runner Up Under-15 in Dubai.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, UAE.Do you have any sponsors?
No.What is your goal for 2026?
To join the Top 50 in Germany Under-16.What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to be the best tennis player in the world.Who are your favorite tennis players?
Alcaraz, Djokovic and Fonseca.What do you like to do outside of tennis?
To eat, do other Sports and watch Movies.To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
To everyone.Thanks a lot Jan!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
