👦 Thanos Heropoulos | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025

“My goal for 2026 is to win my first ITF title.”

Meet Thanos Heropoulos, Greek boy junior tennis player who lives in Athens, Greece and competing in U16 tennis category.
Thanos is ranked among the top 3 players in his country in his age group and has already won 2 Tennis Europe titles.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Thanos Heropoulos | Biography, December 2025

🏛️ Athens, Greece 🇬🇷

✨ Stand in awe of the Acropolis & Parthenon
🏺 Dive into mythology, philosophy & history
☀️ Enjoy sun-filled streets and lively plazas
🍽️ Savor Greek food: souvlaki, feta & olive oil
🌊 Feel the vibe of a city where past meets modern life

🎙️Thanos Heropoulos | Interview, December 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Thanos Heropoulos, I’m 15 years old, I was born on June 20, 2010.
I live in Athens, Greece.

What languages do you speak?

I speak Greek and English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis at 5 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

Yes, my dad and my sister.

In which club do you train?

Zivkovic academy in Serbia and in Greece Glyfada academy.

Who are your coaches?

My coaches are Nikola Zivkovic, Pedja, Sale, George Foundoukos and Paris Gemouhidis.

What is your weekly training routine?

3 hours tennis and 1 hour fitness every day except Sunday.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?

My greatest quality is consistency and I need to improve my transition to the net.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

U16 and my 2025 national ranking for boys born in 2010 is #3 best (#2)

What has been your greatest achievement?

My greatest achievement is 1st place in the Masters U14 in Greece and also 2 Tennis Europe titles in singles.

In which countries have you already played tournament?

Netherlands, Hungary, Cyprus, Germany, France, Serbia, Albania, Bulgaria and Greece

Do you have any sponsors?

I am sponsored by Wilson Greece.

What is your goal for 2026?

My goal for 2026 is to win my first ITF title.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to go as far as possible.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

My favourite tennis players are Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

Outside of tennis I like to hang out friends.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

To everyone.

Thanks a lot Thanos!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷