👧 Sofia Mendes | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025
“My dream is to become a professional tennis player and compete in the biggest tournaments in the world.”
Meet Sofia Mendes, Portuguese girl, talent junior tennis player who lives in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal and competing in U12 tennis category.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Sofia Mendes | Biography, September 2025
| Name | Sofia Mendes |
| Date of birth | September 6, 2013 |
| Nationality | Portuguese 🇵🇹 |
| Residence | Caldas da Rainha, Portugal |
| @sofia.n.mendes | |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis Club | Felner Tennis Academy Clube Ténis Caldas Rainha |
| Tennis coach | Tomás Sedas Filipe Rebelo |
| Junior tennis category | U12 |
| National tennis ranking | #18 (U12 Portugal) #77 (U14 Portugal) |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Sponsors | MSV Tennis |
🏠 Residence | Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
🌍 Caldas da Rainha is a historic city in central Portugal.
🏛️ Famous for its thermal baths, traditional ceramics, and charming old town.
🎨 The city has lively markets, museums, and a strong artistic tradition.
🌳 Surrounded by parks and close to the Atlantic coast, it’s a relaxing place for families to enjoy nature and culture.
🎙️Sofia Mendes | Interview, September 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Sofia Mendes, I am 12 years old, born in 2013.
I am Portuguese and I live in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal.What languages do you speak?
Portuguese, and I am learning English.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 7.Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the first one in my family to play tennis.In which club do you train?
I train at Felner Tennis Academy and I also belong to the Clube de Ténis de Caldas da Rainha.Who are your coaches?
At Felner Academy, my coaches are Tomás Sedas and Filipe Rebelo.What is your weekly training routine?
I usually train 2 hours a day, 5 times per week. Once a week, I train in Leiria at the National Development Center, a program of the Portuguese Tennis Federation.What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My best shot is the forehand.
I want to keep improving my serve and my consistency during matches.What is your junior category and your national ranking?
I am in my last year of Under-12 and currently ranked #18 in Portugal. I have also started competing in the Under-14 category (#77).What are your best results?
- Regional U12 Champion 2025 (singles, girls doubles and mixed doubles)
- Regional U12 Team Champion 2024 and 2025
- Main Draw presence at the U12 National Championships (singles and teams)
- First participation in a Tennis Europe tournament in 2025
In which countries have you already played tennis?
So far, only in PortugalWhat is the first country you dream of playing in?
I would love to play in France.Do you have any sponsors?
Yes, I am supported by MSV Tennis.What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become a professional tennis player and compete in the biggest tournaments in the world.Who are your favorite tennis players?
Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna SabalenkaWhat do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like to travel, spend time with my family and friends, watch TV, and read.Thanks a lot Sofia!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
