“My dream is to play tennis at WTA level and represent my country in most important tournaments.”
Janet Mwape tennis player is a Zambian junior tennis player born in 2010 in Kitwe, Zambia. Competing in the Under-16 category, she is the second seed nationally, trains at Nkana Tennis Club, and aims to win a CAT/ITF junior tournament.
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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👧 Janet Mwape | Biography, February 2026
| NAME | Janet Mwape |
| Date of birth | December 6, 2010 |
| Nationality | Zambian 🇿🇲 |
| Residence | Kitwe, Zambia |
| Age started tennis | 12 |
| Tennis age category | U16 |
| Zambia tennis ranking | #2 |
| ITF junior ranking | #4235 (best) |
| UTR rating | 4.xx |
| Tennis club | Nkana Tennis Club |
| Coaches | |
| Sponsors | |
| @janet_aryna |
🎙️ Janet Mwape | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Janet Mwape. I was born on December 6, 2010, in Kitwe, Zambia.
What languages do you speak?I speak Bemba and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis at age 12.
Are there other tennis players in your family?Yes, I have a younger sister.
In which club do you train?Nkana Tennis Club.
Who are your coaches?I don’t take lessons. I usually train without coach.
What is your weekly training routine?Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My strongest shot is my forehand. I would like to improve my backhand and serve.
What is your age category and your national ranking?Second seed in the under-16 category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?–
In which countries have you played tournaments?Zambia and Botswana.
Do you have any sponsors?No, I don’t have a sponsor.
What is your goal for 2026?To win a CAT/ITF junior tournament.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to play tennis at WTA level and represent my country in most important tournaments.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite tennis player is Aryna Sabalenka.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I enjoy playing with people from different countries.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?–
Janet, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
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