👧 Sara Sekulic | Tennis Papers interview, January 2026

“My biggest tennis dream is to be the best in the world!”

Meet Sara Sekulic, Croatian junior tennis player who lives in Rijeka, Croatia and currently competing in Girls U12 category.
Sara is ranked in the top 10 in Croatia in her age category.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in January 2026.

📘 Sara Sekulic | Biography, January 2026

🌊 Rijeka, Croatia 🇭🇷 – vibrant port city on the Adriatic

⚓ Where maritime history meets urban energy
🏰 Visit Trsat Castle for views above the sea
🎭 Famous for its colorful carnival spirit
🍽️ Enjoy Mediterranean flavors with a local twist
🌅 Lively, authentic, and proudly different

🎙️Sara Sekulic | Interview, January 2026

Hello, introduce yourself please.

I am Sara Sekulić and I’m 11 years old. I was born on August 27, 2014. I am Croatian and I live in Rijeka (Fiume).

What languages do you speak?

I speak English and Croatian.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis when I was 5.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

Yes, my brother.

In which club do you train?

My tennis club is in Rijeka — its name is Kastav.

Who are your coaches?

My coaches are Nino Juračić and Ronald Bertos.

What is your weekly training routine?

It’s always different.

What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?

My gratest quality is currently my backhand, I need to improve my forehand slice.

What is your age category and your national ranking?

U12 now — I am currently 13th, but when the list is updated in January, I will be in the top 10.

What have been your greatest successes so far?

My greatest achievement is that I often reach the finals or win.

In which countries have you played tournaments?

Just in Croatia.

Do you have any sponsors?

I don’t have any sponsors (but I hope soon Yonex will sponsor me).

What is your goal for 2026?

To be the best in Croatia.

What is your tennis dream?

My biggest tennis dream is to be the best in the world!

Who are your favorite tennis players?

My favourite tennis player is Elena Rybakina.

What do you enjoy outside of tennis?

I like making bracelets.

Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?

I want to decade this to my coaches and my parents❤️🏆

Thank you for the interview, Sara 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷