Mofifunoluwa Atilola | Tennis Player (2013, Nigeria)

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Mofifunoluwa Atilola, Nigerian junior tennis player ranked No. 1 nationally
Africa Top 10
No. 1
WTN 25.6 UTR

Rankings updated on August 30, 2026

“My tennis dream is to become a professional tennis player, win many Grand Slam titles, and become World No. 1.”

Mofifunoluwa Atilola tennis player is a Nigerian junior tennis player born in 2013 from Lagos. Training at Lagos Lawn Tennis Club with coach Sunday “Sunny D” Igbinovia, she competes in Under-14 and Under-16 tournaments, is ranked No. 1 nationally, has played tournaments across Africa, and is sponsored by Wimly Sports and Bella Disu.

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.

Mofifunoluwa Atilola · Biography, August 2026

Full NameMofifunoluwa Atilola
Date of birthOctober 1, 2013
Nationality🇳🇬 Nigerian
ResidenceLagos, Nigeria
Age started tennis3
Tennis age categoryU14
Nigeria tennis ranking#1
CAT ranking#7
WTN rating25.6
UTR tennis rating
Tennis clubLagos Lawn Tennis Club
CoachesSunday Igbinovia
SponsorsWimly Sports
Bella Disu
Bella Disu Foundation
Instagram@mofiatilola
Mofifunoluwa Atilola, Nigerian junior tennis player ranked No. 1 nationally
Mofifunoluwa Atilola, Nigerian junior tennis player ranked No. 1 nationally
Mofifunoluwa Atilola from Lagos shares her tennis journey, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club training, national No. 1 ranking, African tournament experience, sponsors, goals, and dream of becoming World No. 1.
Mofifunoluwa Atilola, Nigerian junior tennis player ranked No. 1 nationally
With Bella Disu

Mofifunoluwa Atilola · Interview, August 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Mofifunoluwa Atilola. I am 12 years old and I was born on October 1, 2013. I am from Nigeria and I live in Lagos.
What languages do you speak?
I speak English, I understand my native language, and I am also learning a little French and Italian.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was three years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
My dad can play tennis, and my mom plays for fun.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Lagos Lawn Tennis Club.
Who is your coach?
My coach is Sunday Igbinovia, but people call him Sunny D.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train every day for a minimum of two hours. Before training, I do fitness, and after training, I play practice matches.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I play in Under-14 and Under-16 tournaments, and my national ranking is No. 1.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Morocco, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Ghana, Algeria, and Togo.
What equipment brands do you currently use, and are you sponsored by any of them?
I use a Head racket, Powerti strings, Asics and Nike shoes, and clothing from Wimly Sports and other brands. I am sponsored by Wimly Sports and Bella Disu.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to win the upcoming tournaments: one in Nigeria and two in Morocco.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become a professional tennis player, win many Grand Slam titles, and become World No. 1.
Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite tennis players are Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy watching tennis, listening to music, and swimming.
Mofifunoluwa, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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