👦 Nima Ghalaei | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025
“My dream is to become a professional tennis player and compete on the ATP Tour.”
Meet Nima Ghalaei, Swedish boy, talent junior tennis player who lives in Alicante, Spain. Nima competes in U12 tennis category and has already competed in Tennis Europe tournament.
📘 Nima Ghalaei | Biography, September 2025
| Name | Nima Ghalaei |
| Date of birth | April 25, 2013 |
| Nationality | Swedish 🇸🇪 |
| Residence | Alicante, Spain |
| @nimaghalaei | |
| Age started tennis | 8 |
| Tennis Club | Club Atlético Montemar |
| Tennis coach | Manolo Sandoval Fernandez |
| Junior tennis category | U12 |
| National tennis ranking | |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Sponsors |
🏠 Residence | Alicante, Spain
🌍 Alicante is a sunny city on Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
🏰 It’s famous for the Santa Bárbara Castle overlooking the sea.
🌊 The city offers sandy beaches, a lively harbor, and a beautiful promenade.
🌳 Alicante also has parks and plazas where families can relax and enjoy the warm atmosphere.
🎙️Nima Ghalaei | Interview, September 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Nima Ghalaei. I am 12 years old, born on April 25, 2013.
I am Swedish and currently live in Alicante, Spain.What languages do you speak?
I speak Swedish, English, Spanish, and Persian.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 8 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my dad played tennis when he was younger.In which club do you train tennis?
I train at Club Atlético Montemar.Who is your tennis coach?
My coach is Manolo Sandoval Fernandez.What is your weekly training routine?
I train tennis 5–6 times a week and also do 45 minutes of fitness on those days.What is your best shot and what do you need to improve?
I feel confident in all my shots, but I am always working to improve every part of my game.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I play in the U12 category.
I cannot have a national ranking in Spain because I am not a Spanish citizen, but I compete successfully in tournaments across the country.What are your best tennis results?
I have won several local tournaments and reached the finals or won in multiple competitions in Spain.
I have also competed in a Tennis Europe tournament in France, achieving good results and gaining valuable experience.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I have played in Spain, Sweden, Dubai, Turkey, France, and Greece.What is the first country you dream of playing in?
I dream of playing in the UK, especially at Wimbledon.Do you have any sponsors?
Not yet.What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become a professional tennis player and compete on the ATP Tour.Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite players are Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal.What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy playing video games, watching sports, and spending time with friends.Thanks a lot Nima!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
