“My dream is to become World No. 1.”
Yoogeon Lee tennis player born in 2015 is a South Korean junior tennis player competing in the U12 category, currently ranked No. 34 in South Korea and No. 47 in the ATF Boys U12 rankings. Training in Jeju Island, he is building a strong international profile with titles and podium finishes in Asia.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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👦 Yoogeon Lee | Biography, April 2026
| Full Name | Yoogeon Lee |
| Date of birth | 2015 |
| Nationality | South Korean 🇰🇷 |
| Residence | Korea |
| Age started tennis | 6 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
| South Korea tennis ranking | #34 |
| ATF ranking | Top 50 |
| UTR tennis rating | 6.xx |
| Tennis club | J-ONE Tennis Academy |
| Coaches | Youngkwang Lee Jaesung An |
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| @tennis_ygl2015 |
🎙️ Yoogeon Lee | Interview, April 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Yoogeon Lee. I am 11 years old, born in 2015. I am from Korea and currently live in Korea.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Korean and I am learning English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis in the summer of 2021, when I was in first grade.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, I have twin younger sisters (born in 2017), and they also play tennis. We motivate each other every day.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at J-ONE Tennis Academy in Jeju Island.
What is your coaching team?
I train with Director Youngkwang Lee and two coaches at J-ONE Tennis Academy. I am also currently learning from Director Jaesung An, an Asian Games gold medalist.
What is your weekly training routine?
I follow a structured training program from Monday to Friday at my academy. On weekends, I focus on additional training and improving specific areas of my game.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My strengths are my strong fundamentals and my ability to play both aggressively and defensively. I also have a good understanding of the game. I am currently working on improving how I handle different match situations.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the U12 category in Korea, where I am currently ranked No. 34. I am also ranked No. 47 in the ATF Boys U12 category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
🥇 2025 SENKO CUP World Junior Tennis Tour Championship (Japan) – Doubles Winner
🥈 2025 SENKO CUP World Junior Tennis Tour Championship (Japan) – Singles Runner-up
🥉 2025 Korea Tennis Association President’s Cup – 3rd Place
🥉 2025 KETF International Junior (U12) Tournament (1st Round) – 3rd Place
🥉 2025 KETF International Junior (U12) Tournament (2nd Round) – 3rd Place
🥉 2025 Korea Elementary Tennis Federation President’s Cup – 3rd Place
🥇 2026 Jeju Selection Tournament for the National Sports Festival – Winner
🥈 2025 SENKO CUP World Junior Tennis Tour Championship (Japan) – Singles Runner-up
🥉 2025 Korea Tennis Association President’s Cup – 3rd Place
🥉 2025 KETF International Junior (U12) Tournament (1st Round) – 3rd Place
🥉 2025 KETF International Junior (U12) Tournament (2nd Round) – 3rd Place
🥉 2025 Korea Elementary Tennis Federation President’s Cup – 3rd Place
🥇 2026 Jeju Selection Tournament for the National Sports Festival – Winner
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have competed mainly in Korea. Internationally, I have played in Japan and Hong Kong.
Do you have any sponsors?
I do not have any official sponsors yet. My parents are my biggest supporters.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal is to strengthen my fundamentals and prepare to compete at a higher level in the U14 category.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become World No. 1.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would love to meet Carlos Alcaraz because his drop shots are incredible and very inspiring.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I enjoy building Gundam model kits and reading books about them.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I dedicate this interview to my future self who will achieve my dreams.
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