👧 Constanza Jiménez | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025

“My dream is to play on the WTA tour and carry the flag of Venezuela to all the Grand Slams.”

Meet Constanza Jiménez, Venezuelan girl, talent junior tennis player who lives in Caracas, Venezuela and competing in U14 tennis category.
Constanza also compets in international tournaments via the COSAT Junior Tour.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Constanza Jiménez | Biography, September 2025

🏠 Residence | Caracas, Venezuela

🌍 Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela.
🏛️ Known for its mix of modern buildings, cultural centers, and historic plazas.
🎨 The city has museums, theaters, and a lively artistic life.
⛰️ Surrounded by the green Avila Mountain, Caracas offers beautiful views and outdoor spaces where families can relax and enjoy nature.

🎙️NAME | Interview, September 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Constanza Jiménez, I am 13 years old, I was born August 25, 2012.
I am Venezuelan, and I live in Caracas.​​

What languages ​​do you speak?
Spanish

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started when I was 5 years old for one year, and then I resumed at age 9 and have been playing ever since.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the first player in my family.

In which club do you train tennis?
I train at Academia de Tenis Román Recarte.

Who is your tennis coach?
Miguel Prepo, Román Recarte, and the academy coaches. I also have extra sessions with my dad, Giuseppe Mandalá, who is one of my first coaches, and Freddy Winckelmann.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train every afternoon after school and on Saturdays at the academy. I also have extra sessions some mornings very early when the school allows me to.

What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
I consider my forehand and my flat serve to be my best shots. I always need to improve everything, especially my mental game.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
My category is Under-14, and my national ranking is 16.

What are your best tennis results?
I have achieved victories over four top-10 players in my category and one top-20 player in the Under-16 category.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I have only played in Venezuela so far.

What is the first country you dream of playing in?
I dream of playing in Japan.

Do you have any sponsors?
I am currently supported by the Tennis For You Foundation (Fundación Tenis Para Ti). I would like to find sponsors to play outside of Venezuela.

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to play on the WTA tour and carry the flag of Venezuela to all the Grand Slams.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Serena Williams has always been my favorite. Among currently active players, I like Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I love to play chess, mathematics, dancing, and watching anime.

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

🎾 Constanza Jiménez | Tennis playing, September 2025

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