👧 Liliana Iannino | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“My dream is to be in the WTA top 100 and meet Aryna Sabalenka.”

Meet Liliana Iannino, Polish-Italian girl junior tennis player who lives in Bielsko Biała, Poland and competing in U12 tennis category.
Liliana is a lively and athletic player.

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

📘 Liliana Iannino | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Bielsko Biała, Poland

🌆 A picturesque city nestled at the foot of the Beskid Mountains, blending urban charm with natural beauty.
🏰 Known as the “Little Vienna” for its elegant architecture and cultural flair.
🚠 A paradise for skiers, hikers, and mountain lovers, offering year-round outdoor adventures.
🎭 With a vibrant arts scene, cozy cafés, and friendly people — Bielsko-Biała is where creativity meets tranquility!

🎙️Liliana Iannino | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Liliana Iannino, I am from Poland and also I am Italian.
I am 10 years old. I live in Bielsko Biała, Poland.

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

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at 8 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

In which club do you train tennis?
I train at the Vitality Silesia club in the Czech Republic.

Who is your tennis coach?
My coaches are Roman Sikora and Patryk Malinovski.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train 4 times a week and twice a day from this season onwards. I know that success is daily work, not only on the court but also off.
I’m optimistic, so it will be as I want it to be.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My strengths are: a good physical condition, height and mobility, and large muscle mass.
This year I’m going to work on my mental health and I’m going to improve my concentration and focus.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
This year I’m starting to play in the junior category.

What has been your greatest achievement?
I haven’t won a major tournament yet, but I’ve been on the podium many times in the Under-10 tennis category.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
This year I will be playing tournaments in the Czech Republic and Italy.

Do you have any sponsors?

What is your goal for 2026?

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to be in the WTA top 100 and meet Aryna Sabalenka.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite players are Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek and Carlos Alcaraz.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Apart from tennis, I practice martial arts and paint pictures.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

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

🎾 Liliana Iannino | Tennis playing, October 2025

💪 Liliana Iannino | Physical training, October 2025