👦 Jude Colina | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My dream is to become a professional tennis player.”

Meet Jude Colina, Filipino boy junior tennis player who lives in Compostela, Davao de Oro, Philippines and competing in U12 and U14 tennis categories.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Jude Colina | Biography, November 2025

🌴 Compostela, Davao de Oro, Philippines 🇵🇭

🌱 Vibe: Peaceful provincial town surrounded by lush mountains and farms
🍌 Economy: Known for agriculture — especially bananas, coconuts, and rice fields
🌳 Nature: Close to waterfalls, rivers, and eco-adventure spots in the province
👨‍👩‍👧 Community: Warm, family-oriented, and very community-centered
🛣️ Access: Located along the main highway connecting communities across Davao de Oro
🌤️ Climate: Tropical — warm, humid, with lots of greenery year-round
⛪ Landmarks: Municipal plaza, local churches, and scenic rural landscapes

🎙️Jude Colina | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Jude Colina, I am 10 years old, I was born on July 22, 2015.
I am Filipino, and I live in Compostela Davao de Oro, Philippines.

What languages do you speak?

Filipino

At what age did you start playing tennis?

At 7 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

Yes, 11 members of my family play tennis.

In which club do you train?

Maragusan Tennis Club

Who are your coaches?

Compa Johnrey Martinez

What is your weekly training routine?

Jogging, strenching and footwork.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?

Serve, volley, and forehand and I want to improve my backhand.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

I play in U12 and U14.

What has been your greatest achievement?

Winning the provincial meet and qualifying in regional meet

In which countries have you already played tournament?

Philipines

Do you have any sponsors?

No

What is your goal for 2026?

To win a tournament

What is your tennis dream?

To become a professional tennis player.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

Medvedev and Taylor fritz.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

Playing chess and pickleball.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

To my brother and father

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