👧 Mirela Elena Oprea | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025

“My dream is to become a great coach and of course a good doubles player.”

Meet Mirela Elena Oprea,Romanian girl junior tennis player who lives in Bucharest, Romania and competing in U18 tennis category.
Milena is a doubles specialist who collects trophies.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Mirela Elena Oprea | Biography, December 2025

🏙️ Bucharest, Romania 🇷🇴

🏛️ Mix of grand history and modern city life
🌳 Nicknamed the “Little Paris” with leafy boulevards
🎶 Lively cafés, nightlife & culture scene
🍽️ Enjoy traditional Romanian food and cozy spots
✨ Surprising, vibrant, and full of stories

🎙️Mirela Elena Oprea | Interview, December 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Mirela Elena Oprea, I’m 16 years old, I was born on October 23, 2009.
I’m Romanian, and I live in Bucharest, Romania.

What languages do you speak?

English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis at the age of 5.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

No.

In which club do you train?

L.P.S. Mircea Eliade

Who are your coaches?

Marius Vladu.

What is your weekly training routine?

In the morning, I train from 8 to 10 a.m. for tennis, then from 10 to 11 a.m. for sports. After that, I go to school and sometimes I go back to training, depending on what time I finish classes. On weekends, I participate in tournaments.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?

My greatest strength is my ability to play a long match without any problems. I could improve my patience and be calmer during the game.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

I compet in U18 and I’m ranked #87.

What has been your greatest achievement?

I’ve won doubles tournaments, which I much prefer to singles.

In which countries have you already played tournament?

I played on vacation with my sister but not in tournaments.

Do you have any sponsors?

No.

What is your goal for 2026?

Improve all aspects and reach the top 50 in the country.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to become a great coach and of course a good doubles player.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

Carlos Alcaraz.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

I like to walk in the parks, to go for a run.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

I dedicate it to my family for all their support🙏

Thanks a lot Mirela!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷