“My dream is to become World No. 1.”
Levan Girkelidze tennis player born in 2014 is a Georgian junior tennis player based in Tbilisi, currently ranked No. 1 nationally in U12 category. Competing internationally and representing Georgia’s national team, he is one of the country’s promising young talents.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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👦 Levan Girkelidze | Biography, April 2026
| Full Name | Levan Girkelidze |
| Date of birth | April 7, 2014 |
| Nationality | Georgian 🇬🇪 |
| Residence | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Age started tennis | 6 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
| Georgia tennis ranking | #1 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 5.xx |
| Tennis club | Mziuri Tennis Courts |
| Coaches | Davit Kvernadze Nodar Itonishvili Aleksandre Girkelidze |
| Sponsors | |
| @levanikogirkelidze |
🎙️ Levan Girkelidze | Interview, April 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Levan Girkelidze. I was born on April 7, 2014. I am Georgian and I live in Tbilisi, Georgia.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Georgian and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 6.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my father also plays tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Mziuri Tennis Club.
What is your coaching team?
My coaching team includes Davit Kvernadze, Nodar Itonishvili, and Aleksandre Girkelidze.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train around 15 hours per week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my spin game, and I continue working to improve every aspect of my performance.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I am currently ranked No. 1 nationally in my category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
One of my greatest achievements is being a member of the Georgian national team.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Georgia, Tallinn (Estonia), and Baku (Azerbaijan).
Do you have any sponsors?
Yes.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to win more tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become World No. 1.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Nick Kyrgios.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I focus on my studies.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I dedicate this interview to myself.
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