“My dream is to become WTA No. 1 and play against Aryna Sabalenka.”
Clara Valente tennis player born in 2016 is a Brazilian-Italian junior tennis player competing in the U10 category. Based in Porto Alegre, she is already achieving strong results, including a doubles title at the Brasil Juniors Cup, while developing an aggressive playing style.
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.
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👧 Clara Valente | Biography, April 2026
| Full Name | Clara Valente |
| Date of birth | May 8, 2016 |
| Nationality | Brazilian 🇧🇷 Italian 🇮🇹 |
| Residence | Porto Alegre, Brazil |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U10 |
| Brazil tennis ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 1.xx |
| Tennis club | Grêmio Náutico União |
| Coaches | Rodrigo Silveira Guilherme Gsjisen Rafael Gresser Rodrigo Ferreiro |
| Sponsors | |
| @clarabvalente |
🎙️ Clara Valente | Interview, April 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Clara Valente. I am 9 years old. I was born on May 8, 2016. I am Brazilian and Italian, and I live in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Portuguese and I am learning English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 5.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my father plays tennis and I love playing with him.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Grêmio Náutico União (GNU) in Porto Alegre and also have private sessions with coach Rodrigo Ferreiro.
What is your coaching team?
My coaches are Rodrigo Silveira, Guilherme Gsjisen and Rafael Gresser at GNU. I also have a weekly class with Rodrigo Ferreiro.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train on court and do fitness three times a week at GNU, plus one private training session per week with my coach.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My strengths are my aggressiveness on court and my return of serve. I need to improve my serve.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the U10 category in Brazil, where there is no official national ranking.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My biggest achievement so far is winning the doubles title at the Brasil Juniors Cup U10 in 2026.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have only played tournaments in Brazil, but I have also trained in Argentina at the Diaz Oliva Academy.
Do you have any sponsors?
Not yet.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goals for 2026 are to continue developing my strokes and my game, while enjoying playing tennis.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become WTA No. 1 and play against Aryna Sabalenka.
Which players would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Aryna Sabalenka because I really like her, and Jannik Sinner because I named my dog after him.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I enjoy dancing, playing with my friends, and playing ping-pong.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I dedicate this interview to my family and my coaches, who make me love tennis more and more.
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