👧 Lea Bertos | Tennis Papers interview, January 2026
“My dream is to become the best tennis player in the world and win a lot of Grand Slams.”
Based in Kastav, Croatie, Lea Bertos is a junior tennis player competing in the Girls U14 category.
Currently ranked 2nd nationally in her age group, Lea is an active competitor on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour, where she continues to gain experience across various circuits and playing conditions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in January 2026.
📘 Lea Bertos | Biography, January 2026
| Name | Lea Bertos |
| Date of birth | 2013 |
| Nationality | Croatian 🇭🇷 |
| Residence | Kastav, Croatia |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | #2 |
| International ranking | #142 Europe |
| Tennis club | Tenis Klub Kastav |
| Coaches | Ronald Bertos Nino Juračić |
| Sponsors | Dunlop Tennis |
| @lea.bertos |
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🎙️Lea Bertos | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Lea Bertos, I’m 13 years old, Croatia.
What languages do you speak?I speak Croatian, and I’m learning English and Italian.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis at 5 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?Yes, my father is a coach and my brother Rene is very good also.
In which club do you train?My tennis club is Tennis Club Kastav
Who are your coaches?My father Ronald Bertos and Nino Juračić.
What is your weekly training routine?Every day, once a day for one and a half or two hours.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My greatest strengths are speed, agility, and ball striking. I need to improve in all areas, but especially so I can play matches without fear.
What is your age category and your national ranking?I have just started my U14 career and I am ranked 142th in Europe and second nationally.
What have been your greatest successes so far?My greatest achievement is having won the Tennis Europe U12 championship title in Poreč and having finished second at the national level.
In which countries have you played tournaments?I played in Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia, Hungary, Romania, France, UK, Italy.
Do you have any sponsors?My tennis sponsor is Dunlop.
What is your goal for 2026?My goal is to improve and play well in every tournament.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to become the best tennis player in the world and win a lot of Grand Slams.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Novak Djockovic and Serena Williams.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I like to hang out whit my friend.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?–
Lea, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
