Riko Pienaar | Tennis Player (2009, Chinese Taipei)

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World TennisGirls
Riko Pienaar, Chinese Taipei junior tennis player competing on the ITF Junior Tour
World Tennis U18
Top 3900
Ch. Taipei U18
–
WTN
22.3
UTR
7+

Rankings updated on November 4, 2026

“My dream is to play D1 tennis in the US.”

Riko Pienaar tennis player is a Taiwanese–South African junior tennis player born in 2009 and representing Chinese Taipei. Training with the Nanke tennis team in Taiwan and at Vogt Academy in Beijing, Riko has won matches on the ITF Junior Tour and qualified for J100 and J200 tournaments. The next goal is to play Division I college tennis in the United States.

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.

Riko Pienaar · Biography, November 2026

Full NameRiko Pienaar
Date of birthDecember 3, 2009
Nationality🇹🇼 Taiwanese
🇿🇦 South African
ResidenceTaipei, Chinese Taipei
Age started tennis11
Tennis age categoryU18
Chinese Taipei tennis ranking
World Tennis junior ranking#3814 (best)
WTN rating22.3
UTR tennis rating7+
Tennis clubNanke Tennis Team
Vogt Academy
CoachesJeremy Vogt
Sponsors
Instagram@rikopienaar
Riko Pienaar, Chinese Taipei junior tennis player competing on the ITF Junior Tour
Riko Pienaar, Chinese Taipei junior tennis player competing on the ITF Junior Tour
Riko Pienaar, Chinese Taipei junior tennis player competing on the World Tennis circuit.
Riko Pienaar, Chinese Taipei junior tennis player competing on the ITF Junior Tour

Riko Pienaar · Interview, November 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Riko Pienaar. I was born on December 3, 2009. I have Taiwanese and South African nationality.
What languages do you speak?
I speak English and Chinese.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at 11 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
My mom also plays tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train with the Nanke tennis team in Taiwan and at Vogt Academy in Beijing.
Who are your coaches?
Jeremy Vogt, a French coach in Beijing, and other Nanke tennis team coaches in Taiwan.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is opening the court with my forehand. I need to improve my attacking play on the backhand.
What is your age category and national ranking?
This answer was not provided.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
Winning some matches on the ITF Junior Tour and qualifying for J100 and J200 events.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
This answer was not provided.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
This answer was not provided.
What is your next goal?
To play D1 tennis in the US.
What is your tennis dream?
To get a professional ranking.
Who is your favorite player and why?
Djokovic because he’s mentally tough.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Playing football.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
My mom and dad.
Riko, thank you for the interview 🎾 Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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