Rika Hagiwara | Tennis Player (2013, Japan)

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Rika Hagiwara, Japanese junior tennis player and ITF J60 semifinalist
World Top 1900
Japan U14 Top 120
UTR 8+

Rankings updated on August 17, 2026

“My tennis dream is to win a Grand Slam.”

Rika Hagiwara tennis player is a Japanese junior tennis player born in 2013 who lives in Maebashi, Japan. Competing in the 14 years category, she trains at MAT Takasaki Tennis Club, is sponsored by Yonex, reached the semifinals of an ITF J60 tournament, and aims to win an ITF tournament.

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.

👧 Rika Hagiwara | Biography, August 2026

Full NameRika Hagiwara
Date of birthJanuary 1, 2013
Nationality🇯🇵 Japanese
ResidenceMaebashi, Japan
Age started tennis6
Tennis age categoryU14
Japan tennis ranking#118
ITF junior ranking#1879 (best)
UTR tennis rating8.xx
Tennis clubMAT Takasaki Tennis Club
CoachesMatsuda
Mannenn
Yamaguchi
SponsorsYonex
Instagram@rika.tennis.h
Rika Hagiwara, Japanese junior tennis player and ITF J60 semifinalist
Rika Hagiwara, Japanese junior tennis player and ITF J60 semifinalist
Rika Hagiwara from Japan shares her tennis journey, MAT Takasaki Tennis Club training, Yonex sponsorship, ITF J60 semifinal, goals, and dream of winning a Grand Slam.
Rika Hagiwara, Japanese junior tennis player and ITF J60 semifinalist

🎙️ Rika Hagiwara | Interview, August 2026

Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Nationality, City of Residence
My name is Rika Hagiwara. I am 13 years old and I was born on January 1, 2013. I am Japanese and I live in Maebashi, Japan.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Japanese.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was six years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my little sister also plays tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at MAT Takasaki Tennis Club.
What is your coaching team?
My coaches are Matsuda, Mannenn, and Yamaguchi.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my forehand stroke.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the 14 years category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest success so far is reaching the semifinals of an ITF J60 tournament.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Japan, America, the Czech Republic, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Do you have any sponsors?
Yes, I am sponsored by Yonex.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal is to win an ITF tournament.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to win a Grand Slam.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
My favorite player is Jasmine Paolini.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I enjoy thinking of strategies based on my opponent and finding ways to win.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my family.
Rika, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💙

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