👦 Janko Mladenović | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025

“I dream of one day playing in Shanghai, Wimbledon and Roland-Garros.”

Meet Janko Mladenović, Serbian boy, talent junior tennis player who lives in Zaječar, Serbia and competing in U16 tennis category.
Janko is a talented tennis player with an impressive start to his career and makes is come back to the courts after an absence due to health problems.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Janko Mladenović | Biography, September 2025

🏠 Residence | Zaječar, Serbia

🌍 Zaječar is a historic city in eastern Serbia.
🏛️ Famous for the Felix Romuliana archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure.
🎶 The city is also known for cultural festivals and a lively music scene.
🌳 Surrounded by hills and nature, Zaječar offers peaceful spots where families can relax and enjoy the outdoors.

🎙️Janko Mladenović | Interview, September 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Janko Mladenović, I am 16 years old.
I am Serbian from Zaječar.

What languages ​​do you speak?
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At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 4.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
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In which club do you train tennis?
I train at the TK As Timok and the TK Euroclub Zaječar.

Who is your tennis coach?
I am under the guidance of my coach—Slobodan Raković.

What is your weekly training routine?
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What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My best shot is the backhand, while I work intensively on movement and all segments of the game to further perfect my shots.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I had to skip last year due to health problems (losing one lung) so my ranking is currently unavailable.

What are your best tennis results?
I previously won the Serbian Under-10 champion title.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I only played in Serbia.

What is the first country you dream of playing in?
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Do you have any sponsors?
No

What is your tennis dream?
I dream of one day playing in Shanghai, Wimbledon and Roland-Garros.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite tennis player is Novak Đoković, whom I want to meet, on and off the court.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like to relax by cycling in the hills and downhill trails.

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

🎾 Janko Mladenović | Tennis playing, September 2025

💪 Janko Mladenović | Physical training, September 2025