Catalina Gonzales Barrientos | Tennis Player (2011, Bolivia)

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GirlsCOSATITF
Catalina Gonzales Barrientos, Bolivian 16U tennis player ranked No. 1 nationally
COSAT U16
Top 25
Bolivia U16
No. 1
WTN
19.2
UTR
8+

Rankings updated on October 5, 2026

“My next goal is to become a professional and represent Bolivia in important tournaments.”

Catalina Gonzales Barrientos tennis player is a Bolivian junior tennis player born in 2011 and based in La Paz, Bolivia. Competing in 16U, she is ranked No. 1 nationally, trains at Club Alemán, has won COSAT G4, G3, and G2 tournaments, competed in the South American Championships, won several national G1 tournaments, and aims to play the ITF J200 in La Paz while dreaming of becoming a professional tennis player.

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Catalina Gonzales Barrientos · Biography, October 2026

Full NameCatalina Gonzales Barrientos
Date of birthJuly 27, 2011
Nationality🇧🇴 Bolivian
ResidenceLa Paz, Bolivia
Age started tennis9
Tennis age categoryU16
Bolivia tennis ranking#1
COSAT ranking#25
ITF junior ranking#2042 (best)
WTN rating19.2
UTR tennis rating8+
Tennis clubClub Alemán
CoachesMario Gonzales
Sponsors
Instagram@catalinag0nzales
Catalina Gonzales Barrientos, Bolivian 16U tennis player ranked No. 1 nationally
Catalina Gonzales Barrientos, Bolivian 16U tennis player ranked No. 1 nationally
Catalina Gonzales Barrientos shares her Bolivian tennis journey, COSAT titles, national No. 1 ranking, and professional dream.
Catalina Gonzales Barrientos, Bolivian 16U tennis player ranked No. 1 nationally

Catalina Gonzales Barrientos · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Catalina Gonzales Barrientos. I was born on July 27, 2011. I am Bolivian and I live in La Paz, Bolivia.
What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was nine years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my father’s side of the family is made up of tennis coaches.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Club Alemán.
Who are your coaches?
My coach is my father, Mario Gonzales.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
I feel that I am consistent, but I need to improve my shots and my movement on court.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I am 15 years old and I play in 16U. I am ranked No. 1 nationally.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I have won COSAT G4, G3, and G2 tournaments, played in the South American Championships, and won several national G1 tournaments.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, and Colombia.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I use Babolat rackets and a Babolat backpack.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to become a professional and represent Bolivia in important tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become a professional tennis player.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite player is Rafael Nadal because of his mentality, and he inspires me to never give up.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I like playing volleyball and dancing.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my family.
Catalina, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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