In a new feature, itftennis.com will learn more about a series of highly rated players through a round of quickfire questions. First under the spotlight is Indonesia’s Priska Madelyn Nugroho, who won the girls’ doubles title alongside Alexandra Eala at the 2020 Australian Open. Also in 2020, the 17-year-old made her Billie Jean King Cup debut for Indonesia, playing five Asia/Oceania Group I ties in total and winning three of the four singles matches she contested. It’s time to get to know Priska a little better.

Describe yourself in three words?

Energetic, bubbly, outgoing

Who was your tennis idol growing up?

Roger Federer

What has been the favourite tennis match you have been involved in?

Semi-finals of the 2020 Australian Open girls’ doubles versus Kamilla Bartone and Linda Fruhvirtova

Who has been your toughest opponent?

Clara Tauson at J1 Traralgon in 2019

What is your favourite Grand Slam and why?

Wimbledon because I like playing on grass and the atmosphere, tradition and environment is the best

What is the best advice you have ever received?

To always be positive in every situation

Favourite sport other than tennis?

Golf

Favourite team or individual within that sport?

Tiger Woods

What would your dream car be?

Lamborghini

Favourite three-course meal?

Toast with peanut butter, Indonesian fried rice, ham and cheese pizza

Dream holiday location?

Hawaii

What is your favourite film?

Knives Out

What is your favourite book?

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

What do you like to get up to when you’re not playing tennis?

I love to watch movies and cuddle with my dogs

What annoys you the most and why?

Staying home for too long with nothing to do because I get bored easily

What music are you into and what’s your favourite tune?

Pop music, although the song depends on my mood

What are you watching on Netflix or television currently?

Itaewon Class and The Good Doctor

Tell us something that people don’t know about you?

I talk so much around my close ones and I eat a lot

Favourite superhero?

Thor

Where would you most like to visit in the world?

Iceland

Do you have a fear of anything?

Snakes

Cinema or dinner?

Cinema

What is your star sign?

Gemini

Favourite subject at school?

Maths

Do you own a games console and what is your favourite game?

I don’t