👦 Xander Turner | Tennis Papers interview, August 2025
“One of my dreams is to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games in tennis for Great Britain.”
Meet Xander Turner, a talented British junior boy who is passionate about tennis. He lives in England and actively competes in various tennis tournaments, showcasing his skills and dedication to the sport.
📘 Xander Turner | Biography, August 2025
| Name | Xander Turner |
| Date of birth | February 13, 2018 |
| Nationality | British 🇬🇧 |
| Residence | Solihull, England |
| @xandertennis | |
| Age started tennis | 3 |
| Tennis Club | Bromsgrove School Sport |
| Coach | Jamie Nolan Alfie Carter |
| Junior category | U9 |
| National ranking | #1 (U9 Great Britain) |
| International ranking | |
| Racquet brand | Babolat |
| Sponsors |
🏠 Solihull, England
🎙️Xander Turner | Interview, August 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
Hi, I’m Xander Turner. I’m 7 years old and was born February 13, 2018.
I’m British and live in Solihull which is close to Birmingham, England.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I first picked up a racket at 18 months and went to toddler tennis sessions.
My first lesson was after Covid when I was 3 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
I am the first and only person in my family that plays tennis.What is your club?
I train at Bromsgrove School Sport.Who is your coach?
My tennis coach is Jamie Nolan and Alfie Carter is my physiotherapist.How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I currently do tennis training for a minimum of 7 hours, with S&C on top.Do you pay attention to your diet, food and drink?
I try to pay attention to my diet and drink lots of water, milk and stay away from fizzy drinks.
I do enjoy pizza, roast dinners and treats and I am starting to focus on making sure that I eat a balanced diet.What is your junior category and your national ranking?
I play two years above my age group at 9 and under and I am the current number 1 amoung 2018 boys in Great Britain.What are your best performances?
My two best performances are when I played in a Grade 2 National Tour in July, 2 years early and gaining my player passport for orange ball when I had just turned 7.Do you have any sponsors?
I don’t currently have sponsors and I am open to offers but I do love my Babolat and Wilson rackets and Head Tip tennis balls.
My favourite clothing is by Adidas.What racket do you play with?
I play with a Babolat Pure Drive 25 Gen 11.In which countries have you ever been to play tennis?
I mostly play across England but have recently played in Scotland and Jersey.What is your tennis dream?
I have four tennis dreams:
- To win a gold medal at the Olympic Games in tennis for Great Britain.
- To make it as a pro.
- To be the next Englishman to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry.
- To be number 1 in the world.
Who are your favorite male and female tennis players?
My favourite players are Carlos Alcaraz, Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic and Jack Draper (I love his backwards cap style).What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like to swim, play cricket and love maths and learning about different countries. I know nearly all the flags of the world.Thanks a lot Xander!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
