👧 Antonella Salazar Velez | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“I dream of getting a sports scholarship.”

Meet Antonella Salazar Velez, Colombian girl junior tennis player who lives in Jamundi, Colombia and competing in U14 tennis category.

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

📘 Antonella Salazar Velez | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Jamundi, Colombia

🏞️ A warm and vibrant town near Cali, surrounded by rivers, mountains, and sugarcane fields.
💦 Famous for its natural pools and refreshing streams — perfect for weekend getaways.
🎶 With lively traditions, delicious local food, and kind-hearted people, it’s full of Colombian charm.
🌺 Peaceful yet full of life, Jamundí is a sunny corner of the Valle del Cauca that feels like home!

🎙️Antonella Salazar Velez | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Antonella Salazar Velez, I am 12 years old, I was born on August 13, 2013.
I am Colombian, and I live in Jamundi, Colombia.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Spanish

At what age did you start playing tennis?
9 years old

Are there other tennis players in your family?
No

In which club do you train tennis?
Cañas Gordas Club

Who is your tennis coach?
Fernández Ordoñez, John Fredy Hurtado and Omar

What is your weekly training routine?
2 hours of tennis and physical training per day

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My best shot is the forehand, and I need to improve my mobility.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
My age group is Under-14, and my national ranking is #130.

What has been your greatest achievement?
Champion at the Farallones International Festival

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
In London (England)

Do you have any sponsors?
No

What is your tennis dream?
I dream of getting a sports scholarship.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
To share with family

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