👧 Yasmin Kolawole | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My dream is to play college tennis in the USA.”

Meet Yasmin Kolawole, British girl junior tennis player who lives in Birmingham, UK and competing in U16 tennis category.

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

📘 Yasmin Kolawole | Biography, November 2025

🏙️ Birmingham, UK 🇬🇧

🎶 A lively, diverse city known as the “Heart of England”, full of creativity and culture.
🏛️ Famous for its canals, historic industrial heritage, and modern landmarks like the Library of Birmingham.
🍛 A true food hub — home of the Balti, great cafés, and vibrant markets.
🌳 With friendly neighborhoods, green parks, and a buzzing music and arts scene, Birmingham is a city bursting with energy and charm!

🎙️Yasmin Kolawole | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

Hi! My name is Yasmin Kolawole and I am 15. I was born on May 16, 2010. I am British and live in Birmingham, UK.

What languages do you speak?

My first language is English but i also know Yoruba from my nigerian heritage. I am currently learning Spanish also.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis at 4 but I did my first tournament at 11.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

My dad and my brother also play tennis.

In which club do you train?

I train at Sutton Coldfield Tennis Club.

Who are your coaches?

My coach is Chris Johnson.

What is your weekly training routine?

In a normal week, I train 4-5 times per week and work on fitness and flexibility daily at home.

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

I think that my greatest quality is my competitive nature and drive to succeed.
However, I need to work more on handling pressure in tight situations.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

I am currently in the U16 category and I am ranked in the top 600.

What has been your greatest achievement?

My greatest success is coming runner up in a local U16 tournament.

In which countries have you already played tournament?

I have only played tournaments in the UK but hope to play internationally soon.

Do you have any sponsors?

I currently don’t have any sponsors but I hope that will change in the near future

What is your goal for 2026?

My goal for 2026 is to start playing more regularly to improve my ranking. I also want to start winning more matches.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to play college tennis in the USA or even push toward the pro circuit. I want to reach the highest level I can, travel the world, and compete against top players.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

My favourite players are Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff. I love Alcaraz’s creativity, all-court explosiveness, and how fearless he is in big moments. And I really admire Gauff’s athleticism, mentality, and how competitive she is. They are massive inspirations.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

Outside of Tennis, I love to act. I recently acted in a short film. Whilst different to tennis, acting is also so fun and creative, allowing me to express myself like I do on court.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

I would like to dedicate the interview to my dad and my coaches because they have helped me improve so much these past months making next year look very bright.

Thank you so much for the opportunity.

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

🎾 Yasmin Kolawole | Tennis playing, November 2025