“My tennis dream is to win the US Open and Roland-Garros.”
Mina-Sophie Yildirim tennis player is a German junior tennis player born in 2012 who lives in Göttingen, Germany. Competing in the U14 category, she is ranked No. 32 in U14, trains at Tennis und Sky Club Göttingen, and has won an A7 tournament.
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.
👧 Mina-Sophie Yildirim | Biography, July 2026
| Full Name | Mina-Sophie Yildirim |
| Date of birth | November 7, 2012 |
| Nationality | German 🇩🇪 |
| Residence | Göttingen, Germany |
| Age started tennis | 9 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| Germany tennis ranking | #32 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | #569 (best) |
| UTR tennis rating | 5.xx |
| Tennis club | TSC Göttingen |
| Coaches | Iago Almedia |
| Sponsors | HEAD |
| @minayildirim.tennis |
🎙️ Mina-Sophie Yildirim | Interview, July 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Nationality, City of Residence
My name is Mina-Sophie Yildirim. I am 13 years old and I was born on November 7, 2012. I am German, with Turkish and Kurdish origins, but my parents and I were born in Germany. I live in Göttingen, Germany.
What languages do you speak?
I speak German, English, and a bit of Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was nine or ten years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
I am the first tennis player in my family. We only have footballers.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Tennis und Sky Club Göttingen.
What is your coaching team?
My coach is Iago Almedia.
What is your weekly training routine?
I do tennis four times per week, fitness twice per week, and physio once per week. On weekends, I play tournaments.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My strength is my attacking forehand, and I need to improve staying more positive.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My age category is U14, and my ranking in U14 is No. 32.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest success so far was winning an A7 tournament.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Germany, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
Do you have any sponsors?
Yes, my sponsor is HEAD.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to win a good tournament again.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to win the US Open and Roland Garros.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet the Williams sisters because I love them and their story.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I like playing beach volleyball and American football.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
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