👧 Katie Rousby | Tennis Papers interview, January 2026
“My dream is to become the best player and win Wimbledon and Roland-Garros.”
Meet Katie Rousby, British-Polish junior tennis player who lives in Derbyshire, UK and currently competing in Girls U18 and Open category.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in January 2026.
📘 Katie Rousby | Biography, January 2026
| Name | Katie Rousby |
| Date of birth | March 31, 2009 |
| Nationality | British 🇬🇧 Polish 🇵🇱 |
| Residence | Derbyshire, UK |
| Age started tennis | 13 |
| Tennis category | U18 |
| National ranking | #1032 |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis Club | Repton Tennis |
| Coaches | Nick Walton Łukasz Skawiński |
| Sponsors | |
| @katierousby123 |
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🎙️Katie Rousby | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Katie Rousby, I am 16 years old, I was born on March 31, 2009.
I am British and Polish, I live in Derbyshire, UK.What languages do you speak?English and Polish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?At 13 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?My sister.
Which club do you train with?Repton Tennis Club.
Who are your coaches?Nick Walton and Łukasz Skawiński.
What is your weekly training routine?I train 4 times a week on the court, 3 or 4 times in the gym.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My serve is my greatest strenght and I need to improve my forehand.
What is your tennis category and national ranking?I compete in U18 and Open Women, I am ranked #1032 in U18.
What has been your greatest achievement so far?–
In which countries have you played tournaments?England
Do you have any sponsors?No.
What is your goal for 2026?My goal is to get better.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to become the best player and win Wimbledon and Roland-Garros.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Spending time with family and horse riding.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My parents and my coaches.
Thank you for the interview, Katie 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
