Catalina Anais Mellado Cancino | Tennis Player (2014, Chile)

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Catalina Anais Mellado Cancino, Chilean U12 tennis player ranked No. 51 nationally and G3 singles champion
Chile National
Player
Chile U12
Top 60
WTN
36.2
UTR
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Rankings updated on October 28, 2026

“My immediate goal is to be among the top players in my category.”

Catalina Anais Mellado Cancino tennis player is a Chilean junior tennis player born in 2014 and based in Santiago, Chile. Competing in U12, she is ranked No. 51 nationally and represents the Renca tennis team. Winner of G3 singles and doubles titles, she aims to become one of Chile’s leading U12 players and dreams of winning a Grand Slam.

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.

Catalina Anais Mellado Cancino · Biography, October 2026

Full NameCatalina Anais Mellado Cancino
Date of birthNovember 26, 2014.
Nationality🇨🇱 Chilean
ResidenceSantiago, Chile
Age started tennis8
Tennis age categoryU12
Chile tennis ranking#51
International ranking
WTN rating36.2
UTR tennis rating
Tennis clubRenca
CoachesGonzalo Barraza
Leandro Cheuquián
Sponsors
Instagram@cata_mellado_tenis
Catalina Anais Mellado Cancino, Chilean U12 tennis player ranked No. 51 nationally and G3 singles champion
Catalina Anais Mellado Cancino, Chilean U12 tennis player ranked No. 51 nationally and G3 singles champion
Catalina Anais Mellado Cancino shares her Chilean junior tennis journey, G3 singles and doubles victories, national U12 ranking, and dream of competing in and winning a Grand Slam.
Catalina Anais Mellado Cancino, Chilean U12 tennis player ranked No. 51 nationally and G3 singles champion

Catalina Anais Mellado Cancino · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Catalina Anais Mellado Cancino. I was born on November 26, 2014. I am Chilean, and I live in Santiago, Chile.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Spanish, and I am taking English classes.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was eight years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
My dad plays tennis, but not professionally.
In which tennis club do you train?
I am part of the Renca tennis team.
Who are your coaches?
I have had several coaches, but on the Renca tennis team, my first coach was Leandro Cheuquián, and my current coach is Gonzalo Barraza.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
I think my best shot is my forehand, and what I need to improve is my foot speed.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My category is U12, and my current national ranking is No. 51, although I only started playing on the federated junior circuit this year and haven’t been able to play many tournaments.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I have reached the podium at several tournaments, but my most significant achievements so far are winning the G3 Club Municipal Santiago tournament in singles and the G3 Estadio Nacional tournament in doubles.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
Only in Chile.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
My current racket is the Yonex Ezone, strung with Yonex Poly Tour Pro strings. My shoes are Asics Gel-Resolution X, and I don’t wear clothing from any specific brand. As for sponsorship, I don’t have any at the moment. I’m still looking for one, but I understand that I’m still relatively new to the circuit.
What is your next goal?
I always want to improve my tennis, and my immediate goal is to be among the top players in my category in the country.
What is your tennis dream?
To play in a Grand Slam and, why not, win it.
Who is your favorite player and why?
I like several players, but Aryna Sabalenka is the one I like the most.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I love dancing.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
First, to God, and then to my parents, whom I will always thank for their support.
Catalina, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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