👧 Nel Berdychowska | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“I dream to be the best Irish tennis player ever!”

Meet Nel Berdychowska, Irish-Polish girl junior tennis player who lives in Alicante, Spain and competing in U14 and U16 tennis category.
Nel is ranked number 1 in Ireland in her category and compets in international Tennis Europe tournaments.

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

📘 Nel Berdychowska | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | CITY, COUNTRY

🌍 Pego is a charming town in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community.
🌳 Surrounded by natural beauty — mountains, rice fields, and natural parks (Marjal de Pego-Oliva).
🏖️ It’s close to the Mediterranean coast, offering calm beaches and sea views.
☀️ Pego has a relaxed pace of life, traditional architecture, and warm, local charm.

🎙️Nel Berdychowska | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
Hello, my name is Nel Berdychowska, I am 14 years old, born on March 9, 2011.
I was born in Ireland. My parents are Polish, so I have 2 nationalities.
At the moment live in Spain.

What languages ​​do you speak?
English, Polish and Spanish

At what age did you start playing tennis?
6 years

Are there other tennis players in your family?
My grandfather and my mom play tennis.

In which club do you train tennis?
I train in Club de Tenis Pego in Spain.

Who is your tennis coach?
My mom.

What is your weekly training routine?
6 days a week — 2 hours of tennis and an 1,5 hours of fitness.

What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My best shot is my Serve nnd I need to improve my mental.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
My rankings are:

• Ireland U14 #1
• Ireland U16 #2
• Spain U14 #6
• Poland U14 #28
• Poland U16 #25
• Tennis Europe U14 #101
• Tennis Europe U16 #300

What are your best tennis results?

• Tennis Europe doubles finals
• Tennis Europe semi final
• Winner of several tournaments in Spain and Ireland
• Participate in European Championship representing Ireland U14
• Participate U12 summer cups representing Ireland
• 4 Nation tournament representing Ireland

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Ireland, Poland, Spain, Czechia, Romania, Portugal, Italy, England, Scotland

What is the first country you dream of playing in?

Do you have any sponsors?
Small sponsorship from Ireland and 2 rackets and 1 bag with Tecnifibre

What is your tennis dream?
I dream to train full time in Academy, to win Wimbledon, to get a full sponsorship and to be the best Irish tennis player ever!

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Naomi Osaka

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Horse riding

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

🎾 Nel Berdychowska | Tennis playing, October 2025

💪 Nel Berdychowska | Physical training, October 2025