👧 Claudia Nazábal Fernandez | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My biggest dream is to be a professional tennis player and play at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon.”

Meet Claudia Nazábal Fernandez, Spanish girl junior tennis player who lives in Madrid, Spain and competing in U12 tennis category.
With her powerful forehand, Claudia is determined to win her first international tournament.

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

📘 Claudia Nazábal Fernandez | Biography, November 2025

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🎙️Claudia Nazábal Fernandez | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Claudia Nazábal Fernandez, I am 12 years old, I was born on July 11, 2013.
I am Spanish and I live in Madrid, Spain.

What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak Spanish and English, and I am starting to learn German.

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?
Yes, my little sister who is 10 years old 😊, my father also played tennis when he was young, and now he has started playing with us again.

In which club do you train tennis?
Escuela de alto rendimiento tenis Universidad Europea

Who is your tennis coach?
My coaches are Israel Ruano and Alvaro, who help me and demand a lot from me and always encourage me to keep learning.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train 3 days a week, about 2 hours a day, and I also do physical conditioning twice a week for 1 hour.
On weekends I play in the FTM Junior Challenger tournament in Madrid and some RFET national tournaments around Spain.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
I think my best strength is my forehand 💪, the ball comes off the racket like a missile.
What I need to improve is maintaining concentration when matches are going against me, strengthening my backhand, and my second serve.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I’m in the Under-12 category, and right now I’m number 321 in the Spanish national rankings and number 30 in the Madrid regional rankings.

What has been your greatest achievement?
Always wanting to win 🏆, and when I do, it feels incredible.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I’ve played tournaments in Spain and Portugal.

Do you have any sponsors?
I don’t have any yet, but I’d like to have someday 😊.

What is your goal for 2026?
My goal is to keep improving and enjoying tennis, not get frustrated if I lose, learn from that defeat, and win an international tournament.

What is your tennis dream?
My biggest dream is to be a professional tennis player and play at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon 🎾.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
I love Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka because they are incredibly competitive.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like playing sports and watching adventure and comedy movies.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
I dedicate it to my parents, who always support me, and to my coaches, for believing in me ❤.

Thank you so much for the opportunity!
Hugs!

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

🎾 Claudia Nazábal Fernandez | Tennis playing, November 2025