👧 Nicola Rousby | Tennis Papers interview, January 2026
“My dream is to be a professional tennis player and hopefully be in top 40.”
Meet Nicola Rousby, British-Polish junior tennis player who lives in Derbyshire, United Kingdom and currently competing in Girls U18 and Women categories.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in January 2026.
📘 Nicola Rousby | Biography, January 2026
| Name | Nicola Rousby |
| Date of birth | March 31, 2009 |
| Nationality | British 🇬🇧 Polish 🇵🇱 |
| Residence | Derbyshire, United Kingdom |
| Age started tennis | 13 |
| Tennis category | U18 |
| National ranking | #1465 U18 # 2373 Women |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis Club | Repton Tennis Club |
| Coaches | Nick Łukasz |
| Sponsors | |
| @nicola_rousby |
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🎙️Nicola Rousby | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Nicola Rousby, I was born on March 31, 2009.
I’m British and Polish, I live in Derbyshire, UK.What languages do you speak?Polish and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?13 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?My sister.
Which club do you train with?Repton Tennis Club.
Who are your coaches?Nick and Łukasz.
What is your weekly training routine?4 times a week on the court and 3 or 4 times a week in the gym.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?Definitely my forehand. My slices 😅
What is your tennis category and national ranking?U18 and Open Women, #2373 (Open Women).
What has been your greatest achievement so far?Learning a new language.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Great Britain and Poland.
Do you have any sponsors?No, not yet.
What is your goal for 2026?To be a better player and win more tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?To be a professional tennis player and hopefully be in top 40.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Carlos Alcaraz, Roger Federer and Aryna Sabalenka.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Going to the gym, spending time with my family and listening to music.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My parents and my coaches.
Thank you for the interview, Nicola 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
