Lily Edwards | Tennis Player (2010, USA)

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Lily Edwards, American 16s junior tennis player from Cary
ITF Junior U18
Player
USA U16
Top 150
WTN
17.7
UTR
8+

Rankings updated on September 6, 2026

“My tennis dream is to play Division I college tennis and go professional.”

Lily Edwards tennis player is an American junior tennis player born in 2010 from Cary, USA. Training with Greensboro Tennis Program and coach Glynn James, she competes in the 16s category, is ranked No. 142 nationally, finished second at Southerns, played an ITF J200 qualifier, is sponsored by Head, and dreams of playing Division I college tennis and becoming a professional tennis player.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

Lily Edwards · Biography, September 2026

Full NameLily Edwards
Date of birthDecember 27, 2010
Nationality🇺🇸 American
ResidenceCary, NC, USA
Age started tennis5
Tennis age categoryU16
USTA rankingTop 150
ITF junior ranking
WTN rating17.7
UTR tennis rating8.xx
Tennis clubGreensboro Tennis Foundation
CoachesGlynn James
SponsorsHEAD
Instagram@lils_tennis
Lily Edwards, American 16s junior tennis player from Cary
Lily Edwards, American 16s junior tennis player from Cary
Lily Edwards from Cary shares her tennis journey, Greensboro Tennis Program training, national 16s ranking, Southerns runner-up finish, ITF J200 qualifier experience, Head sponsorship, and D1 college tennis dream.
Lily Edwards, American 16s junior tennis player from Cary

Lily Edwards · Interview, August 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Lily Edwards. I was born on December 27, 2010. I am American and I live in Cary, USA.
What languages do you speak?
I speak English and a little bit of Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was five years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my mom and my dad were tennis players.
In which tennis program do you train?
I train with Greensboro Tennis Program.
Who is your coach?
My coach is Glynn James.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my court coverage, and I would say I need to improve my footwork.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My age category is 16s, and I am ranked No. 142 nationally.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest successes so far have been finishing second at Southerns and playing an ITF J200 qualifier.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in the United States.
What equipment brands do you currently use, and are you sponsored by any of them?
I am sponsored by Head and use their rackets and strings. I wear Nike shoes.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to get below No. 100 nationally.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to play Division I college tennis and go professional.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite tennis player is Coco Gauff because I love the way she hustles to every ball and her fight on the court.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my coach and my mom.
Lily, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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