👧 Lena Raonic | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“My dream is to play tennis in France and win Roland-Garros.”

Meet Lena Raonic, Montenegrin girl junior tennis player who lives in Podgorica, Montenegro and competing in U12 tennis category.
Lena is ranked number 1 in Montenegro in her category and has competed in USTA tournaments.

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

📘 Lena Raonic | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Podgorica, Montenegro

🌍 Podgorica is the lively capital of Montenegro, located where rivers meet and mountains rise.
🏛️ It’s a mix of modern life and traces of history — from Ottoman bridges to contemporary cafes.
🌳 The city is green and sunny, perfect for walks along the Morača River.
☕ Friendly and relaxed, Podgorica is the perfect gateway to both the Adriatic coast and the Montenegrin mountains.

🎙️Lena Raonic | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Lena Raonic, I’m 11 years old, my birth day is January 22, 2014.
I was born in Podgorica, Montenegro.

What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak Montenegrian and English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started to play tennis when 1 was 6 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my younger sister is tennis player 100.

In which club do you train tennis?
I play for “Tennis Club Eminent”.

Who is your tennis coach?
My tennis coach is Pavle Rogan.

What is your weekly training routine?
I practice every day 2 hours with my coach except on Sunday and three times a week I have 1 hour long fitness classes.

What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My best shot is my forehand. I need to improve my service.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
My junior category is 12 years old, and I’m the first on the list.

What are your best tennis results?
I won:

• Montenegro tournaments for 10 years old,
• Montenegro tournaments for 12 years old

USTA tournaments:

• Downers Grove — Yellow WTN Match Play
• College of DuPage — Orange/Green Tournament
• Five Star Tennis Club, Plainfield — Green Tournament

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I played tennis in Montenegro, Albania and United States of America.

What is the first country you dream of playing in?
I dream to play in France.

Do you have any sponsors?
No 1 don’t have any sponsors.

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to play tennis in France and win Roland-Garros.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite tennis players are Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like to play volleyball, to ride a bike and spend time outside with my friends.

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

🎾 Lena Raonic | Tennis playing, October 2025

💪 Lena Raonic | Physical training, October 2025