Alyanna Jane Principe | Tennis Player (2015, Canada)

“My dream is to win all Grand Slams and be the number 1 player in the world.”

Alyanna Jane Principe is a Canadian junior tennis player from Langley, British Columbia, competing in the U12 and U14 categories. Born in 2015, she is already making her mark on the Canadian junior circuit, with strong results in her first year of U12 competition and a national ranking inside the top 50.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

👧 Alyanna Jane Principe | Biography, March 2026

Full Name	Alyanna Jane Principe
Date of birth	January 25, 2015
Nationality	Canadian 🇨🇦
Residence	Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Age started tennis	5
Tennis age category	U12
National ranking	Top 50
International ranking
Tennis club	The Tennis Centre
Coaches	Tom Mclean
Sponsors
Instagram	@alyannaprincipe_tennisca

Alyanna Jane Principe tennis player 2015 Canada — Alyanna Jane Principe | Tennis Player (2015, Canada) 🇨🇦

🎙️ Alyanna Jane Principe | Interview, March 2026

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Alyanna Jane Principe. I am 11 years old and I was born on January 25, 2015. I am a Canadian citizen and I live in Langley, British Columbia, Canada.

What languages do you speak?

I speak English and I can understand Tagalog.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis when I was 5 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

I am the only one in my family who plays tennis, but my family is very sports-oriented. My dad used to play NCAA basketball in the Philippines, and my older sister is a high-performance gymnast in British Columbia.

In which club do you train?

I train at The Tennis Centre in Surrey, British Columbia.

Who are your coaches?

My personal coach is Tom Mclean.

What is your weekly training routine?

I train six days a week with a combination of tennis and fitness sessions.

What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?

I think my greatest strengths are the power on my forehand and my mental strength. I am working a lot on my serve and my overall fitness.

What is your age category and your national ranking?

I compete in the U12 and U14 categories, and I am currently ranked No.49 nationally in the U12 category.

What have been your greatest successes so far?

Some of my greatest successes so far have been winning all of my U12 tournaments in my first year in the category and finishing in the top 6 in both the Selections Series and the Provincial Championship.

In which countries have you played tournaments?

So far, I have played tournaments across Canada.

Do you have any sponsors?

Not at the moment, but I would love to get sponsored in the future.

What is your goal for 2026?

My goal for 2026 is to become No.1 in British Columbia and to be in the top 5 nationally.

What is your tennis dream?

To win all Grand Slams and be the number 1 player in the world.

Which player would you most like to meet and why?

I would love to meet Aryna Sabalenka because she is a very powerful and resilient player, and I really look up to her.

What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?

Outside of tennis, I love spending time with my family and friends whenever I have free time.

Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?

I would love to dedicate this interview to my family for everything they do for me and for their unwavering support, and also to my coach Tom for always believing in me and pushing me to grow both as an athlete and as a person.