👦 Daniel Badalyan | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025
“My dream is to win 10 Grand Slam titles.”
Meet Daniel Badalyan, Armenian-American boy, talent junior tennis player who lives in Southern California, USA and competing in U12 tennis category.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Daniel Badalyan | Biography, September 2025
| Name | Daniel Badalyan |
| Date of birth | 2016 |
| Nationality | Armenian 🇦🇲 – American 🇺🇸 |
| Residence | Southern California, USA |
| @dannyplaystennis | |
| Age started tennis | 4 |
| Tennis Club | Federico Browne Tennis Center |
| Coach | Federico Browne |
| Junior tennis category | U12 |
| National tennis ranking | #201 (U12 Southern California) |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Sponsors |
🏠 Residence | Southern California, USA
🌍 Southern California is a sunny region along the Pacific coast of the United States.
🌊 Famous for its beaches, surfing, and relaxed lifestyle.
🎬 Home to Hollywood, theme parks, and vibrant cities like Los Angeles and San Diego.
🌳 The region also offers mountains, deserts, and national parks where families can explore and enjoy nature.
🎙️Daniel Badalyan | Interview, September 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Daniel Badalyan. I’m 9 years old, born in 2016.
I’m Armenian-American, born in the United States, and I live in Southern California.What languages do you speak?
I speak English and Armenian.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 4 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I’m the first tennis player in my family.In which club do you train tennis?
I started at Glendale Tennis Academy.Who is your tennis coach?
Now I train with Federico Browne.What is your weekly training routine?
I train every day, about 2 – 3 hours with tennis and gym.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I play in the 12 & under category and I’m ranked among the top 201 players in Southern California under that age.What are your best tennis results?
I reached the semifinals at the Little Mo Regional Tournament.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I’ve played and competed in the United States.Do you have a doubles partner?
Yes, I usually play with my friend Samvel.Do you have any sponsors?
Not yet!What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to win 10 Grand Slam titles.Who are your favorite tennis players?
Jannik Sinner and Roger FedererWhat do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like building Legos, doing other creative projects, and playing my violin.Thank you very much for this opportunity.
Thanks a lot Daniel!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
