👦 Mark Jony | Tennis Papers interview, January 2026

“My dream is to win a Grand Slam.”

Meet Mark Jony, Hungarian junior tennis player who lives in Budapest, Hungary and currently competing in Boys U16 category.
Mark is ranked number 1 in Hungary in his age category and competes in Tennis Europe international tournaments.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in January 2026.

📘 Mark Jony | Biography, January 2026

🏰 Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺

🌉 Stroll across the Danube bridges by night
♨️ Relax in famous thermal baths
🏛️ Admire grand architecture and river views
🍽️ Enjoy Hungarian flavors like goulash & pastries
✨ Elegant, lively, and unforgettable

🎙️Mark Jony | Interview, January 2026

Hello, introduce yourself please.

I am Mark Jony, I am 14 years old, I was born on October 12, 2011.
I am from Hungary and I live in Budapest.

What languages do you speak?

I speak Hungarian, German and English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

When I was 4 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

My father plays tennis.

Which club do you train with?

I play at Tenisz Műhely.

Who are your coaches?

My main coach is Selmeci Petra.

What is your weekly training routine?

I play every day 4 hours tennis, 1 hour condition and cooldown after every session.

What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?

My powerful shots is my strenght — I need to improve physically and mentally.

What is your tennis category and national ranking?

U16, my ranking in TE is #34 and I am the national number 1.

What has been your greatest achievement so far?

I reached the semi-finals of a Tennis Europe Category 1 tournament in France.

In which countries have you played tournaments?

I played almost in every country in Europe.

Do you have any sponsors?

My main sponsor is Yonex and I started with Lotto this year

What is your goal for 2026?

To be top 15 in Tennis Europe.

What is your tennis dream?

To win a Grand Slam.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

All time is Roger Federer — current is Carlos Alcaraz.

What do you enjoy outside of tennis?

To hang out with my friends.

Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?

To Mark Denys.

Thank you for the interview, Mark 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷