👧 Sophia Gonzalez | Tennis Papers interview, August 2025
“My dream is to become one of the best tennis players in the world.”
Meet Sophia Gonzalez, American tennis player, talent junior girl who lives in Los Angeles, California, USA and competes.
📘 Sophia Gonzalez | Biography, August 2025
| Name | Sophia Gonzalez |
| Date of birth | May 23, 2018 |
| Nationality | American 🇺🇸 |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| @zolezito | |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis Club | SFV Tennis School |
| Coach | Raissa Gourevitch |
| Junior category | U8 |
| National ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| Racquet brand | Yonex |
| Sponsors |
⭐ Sophia Gonzalez | Youth Athlete of the Year
Thank you for supporting Sophia ❤️
🏠 Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles (often called L.A.) is the largest city in California and the second-largest in the United States. It sits on the Pacific coast in Southern California and is famous worldwide for its sunny weather, beaches, and entertainment industry.
- L.A. is home to Hollywood, the center of the movie and TV world.
- The city has many landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and the Walk of Fame.
- It’s known for its diverse culture, with people from all around the world living there.
- Sports are big too—Los Angeles has teams like the Lakers (basketball), Dodgers (baseball), and Rams (football).
- The city mixes skyscrapers, palm trees, mountains, and ocean views.
🎙️Sophia Gonzalez | Interview, August 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Sophia Gonzalez, I am 7 years old, born the 23rd of May 2018.
I am from Los Angeles, California, USA.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 5 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
No professional players, but my family supports me and sometimes plays with me for fun.In which club do you train tennis?
I train at SFV Tennis School.Who is your tennis coach?
My coach’s name Raissa Gourevitch, former WTA professional.How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train tennis about 4- 5 hours per week and also practice gymnastics to get stronger and faster.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I am a beginner in the under-8 (U8) junior category.
I am still learning and improving, so I don’t have a ranking yet.What are your best tennis performances?
I’ve played some friendly matches and learned how to rally really well.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I haven’t played outside my country yet, but I hope to in the future.Do you have any sponsors?
No, I don’t have sponsors yet.What tennis racket do you play with?
I play with a Yonex VCORE 25 Inch 6th Gen.What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to play in big tournaments like Wimbledon and to become one of the best tennis players in the world.Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite tennis players are Coco Gauff, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams.What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like doing crafts, teaching and sharing things I learn, playing outside, and spending time with my family.Thanks a lot Sophia!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
