Serena Blackmon | Tennis Player (2013, USA)

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GirlsUSTA
Serena Blackmon, African American 14U tennis player from Akron, Ohio
USTA NE Ohio
Player
USA U14
Top 2200
WTN
29.3
UTR
4+

Rankings updated on September 28, 2026

“My tennis dream is to play Division 1 college tennis.”

Serena Blackmon tennis player is an African American junior tennis player born in 2013 and based in Akron, Ohio. Competing in 14U, she is ranked No. 2,231 nationally, trains at North Canton Racquet Club six days a week, finished No. 1 in her district as a 12U player, and aims to reach the Top 3 in her district in 2026 while pursuing her dream of playing Division 1 college tennis.

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.

Serena Blackmon · Biography, September 2026

Full NameSerena Blackmon
Date of birthJanuary 26, 2013
Nationality🇺🇸 American
ResidenceAkron, Ohio, USA
Age started tennis9
Tennis age categoryU14
USTA rankingTop 2200
International ranking
WTN rating29.3
UTR tennis rating4+
Tennis clubNorth Canton Racquet Club
CoachesErnie Fernandez
Sponsors
Instagram@serena_blackmon13
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Serena Blackmon from Akron, Ohio shares her tennis journey, training at North Canton Racquet Club, six-day weekly routine, 14U national ranking, No. 1 district finish as a 12U player, 2026 goal of reaching the district Top 3, Division 1 college tennis dream, and dedication to friends, fellow tennis players, and family in Northeast Ohio.
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Serena Blackmon · Interview, September 2026

Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Serena Blackmon. I am 13 years old and I was born on January 26, 2013. I am African American and I live in Akron, Ohio.
What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was nine years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my little brother also plays tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at North Canton Racquet Club.
Who are your coaches?
My coach is Ernie Fernandez.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train six days a week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my serve. I need to improve my backhand.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in 14U, and my national ranking is No. 2,231.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest success so far was finishing No. 1 in my district as a 12U player.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in the USA.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, I do not have any sponsors.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to reach the Top 3 in my district.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to play Division 1 college tennis.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would most like to meet Elena Rybakina because she is a great player.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my friends, fellow tennis players, and family in Northeast Ohio.
Serena, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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