👦 Michael Šikr | Tennis Papers interview, August 2025
“My dream is to compete at international tournaments and play against the best players in the world.”
Meet Michael Šikr, a highly promising Czech tennis player and talented junior boy who currently resides in the charming town of Krupka in the Czech Republic. Michael is actively competing in various tennis tournaments, showcasing his skills and dedication to the sport at a young age.
📘 Michael Šikr | Biography, August 2025
| Name | Michael Šikr |
| Date of birth | May 14, 2016 |
| Nationality | Czech 🇨🇿 |
| Residence | Krupka, Czech Republic |
| @3michael_sikr_tennis | |
| Age started tennis | 3 |
| Tennis Club | TK Litvínov |
| Coach | Jaroslav Vondrášek Zuzana Rolenčíková Kamila Balászová Martin Macák |
| Junior category | Babytennis |
| National ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| Racquet brand | Head |
| Sponsors |
🏠 Krupka, Czech Republic
🎙️Michael Šikr | Interview, August 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Michael Šikr, I am 9 years old, and I was born May 14, 2016.
I am Czech and I live in Krupka in Czech Republic.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I strated playing tennis at 3 years old with grandma.
With tennis training and tournaments I started at 8 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
My grandmother Libuška.In which club do you train tennis?
My tennis club is TK Litvínov.
The coaches chose me themselves and approached my parents to ask if I would join their club.Who is your tennis coach?
My coaches are:
- Jaroslav Vondrášek (Tenis Ústí nad Labem)
- Zuzana Rolenčíková (TK Litvínov)
- Kamila Balászová (TK Litvínov)
- Martin Macák (fitness coach)
How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train 10-12 hours weekly.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
My tennis category is Babytennis.What are your best tennis performances?
I have won the regional championship twice, earning the title of Champion of Northern Bohemia.
I also completed at the Czech National Championship in the winter, and this September I will take part again in the National Championship in singles.Do you have any sponsors?
I have no sponsors yet.
My parents are my sponsors 😀What tennis racket do you play with?
I play with a Head Gravity Junior racket (from A. Zverev)In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I have played tennis in Austria and Slovakia.What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to compete at international tournaments and play against the best players in the world.Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favourite tennis players are Alexander Zverev, Lorenzo Musetti and Ben Shelton.What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy skiing, playing ping pong, football, traveling and spending time with my friends.Thanks a lot Michael!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
