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Player Seeking Sponsorship - Sofia Shapatava

Tbilisi
Georgia

Sofia Shapatava

I have been playing tennis since I was 10 years old, so 21 years now. I started travelling to tournaments from the age of 18, but really full time from age of 20. My career has been up and down, since I never had a coach with me, and Georgia is not the best place to try to be a professional tennis player. I have therefore struggled a lot with injuries due to lack of knowledge.

Education & Rankings

Education:

  • 7th Gymnasium Tbilisi. (high school)
  • Musical college (piano).
  • Tbilisi first medical college.
  • Georgian-Ukrainian Law school.

Rankings:

  • Career high singles ranking: 180
  • Current: 365
  • Career high doubles ranking: 132
  • Current: 145

About you
  • DOB: 12-01-1989
  • Hand used: Right handed
  • Height: 1.70cm
  • Racket: Yonex V-core 100
  • Strings: Solinco Tour Bite
  • Clothing: Adidas
  • Sponsors: Solinco. Adidas.
  • Favorite players: Martina Hingis, Kim Clijsters, Roger Federer
  • Career Aspirations: Martina Hingis.
  • Favorite tournament: Us Open
  • Best Surface: Hard, Grass
  • Best Win: Any Win
  • Goals for the year: get back to top 200 and play grand slam qualifiers.
  • Favorite Quote:  Ganbaru (Japanese word). Has a deep meaning in general and to me personally.

During my time I have made many mistakes, but also experience is a great teacher and the lessons I learned throughout my journey are very prosperous and I cherish them. It is not always easy, but as long as I am healthy and fit, I will compete as I love this game and it inspires me!!

Current and Previous Coach, Club & Academies
  • My coach is : Tim Schultz.
  • My previous coach is : Marina Malatsidze
  • Clubs I played previous: BASF Ludwigshafen, Germany.
  • Clubs I play in currently:
  • Oppau Ludwigshafen, Germany.
  • CTC 36, Chateauroux, France.