👧 Melina Parsa | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025
“My dream is to have Patrick Mouratoglou as my coach.”
Meet Melina Parsa, Iranian girl, talent junior tennis player who lives in Cologne, Germany and competing in U14 tennis category.
Melina was part of the national team and became number 1 in the U12 category.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Melina Parsa | Biography, September 2025
| Name | Melina Parsa |
| Date of birth | August 27, 2012 |
| Nationality | Iranian 🇮🇷 |
| Residence | Cologne, Germany |
| @hamidparsa_tennis_coach | |
| Age started tennis | 10 |
| Tennis Club | Kölner THC Rot-Weiss |
| Tennis coach | Hamid Parsa Amer Lion |
| Junior tennis category | U14 |
| National tennis ranking | LK 12,9 |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Sponsors |
🏠 Residence | Cologne, Germany
🌍 Cologne is a vibrant city on the Rhine River in western Germany.
⛪ Famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
🎨 The city is full of museums, art galleries, and a lively carnival tradition.
🌳 Cologne also offers riverside promenades and parks where families can walk, relax, and enjoy nature.
🎙️Melina Parsa | Interview, September 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
I am Melina Parsa, 13 years old, born on August 27, 2012.
My nationality is Iranian, and I live in Cologne, Germany.What languages do you speak?
I speak German, Persian, and a little English.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I have been playing tennis professionally since I was 10 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
My father was a tennis coach, and just like my sister Melissa Parsa, I started playing tennis as well.In which club do you train tennis?
I train at Rot-Weiß Tennis Club.Who is your tennis coach?
My coaches are Amer, Lion, and my father Hamid Parsa.What is your weekly training routine?
- On Mondays, I train 1 hour with my coach and 1–2 hours with my sister.
- On Tuesdays, I train for 2 hours and do 1 hour of fitness.
- On Wednesdays, I train 3 hours of tennis and do 1 hour of fitness.
- On Thursdays, I usually train with my sister.
- On Fridays, I either play matches or hit with my sister.
What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My forehand is very strong, but I need to improve my serve and footwork.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
My current ranking in Germany is LK 12,9.What are your best tennis results?
In Iran, I was part of the national team and became #1 in the U12 category, winning many titles.
In Germany, I have placed 4–5 times and became champion twice.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I have competed in Iran and Germany.What is the first country you dream of playing in?
My dream is to play at Roland Garros (France) and the US Open (USA).Do you have any sponsors?
NoWhat is your tennis dream?
My dream is to have Patrick Mouratoglou as my coach, to win the most Grand Slams in the world, and I would love Adidas to be my sponsor for clothes and shoes.Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite players are Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy rock climbing and skiing.Thanks a lot Melina!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
