👦 Davi Cruz | Tennis Papers interview, August 2025
“My dream is to become a pro and enter in the top 700 at the ATP ranking.”
Meet Davi Cruz, Brazilian tennis player, talent junior boy who lives in Joinville, Brazil and competing in U14 tennis category.
📘 Davi Cruz | Biography, August 2025
| Name | Davi Cruz |
| Date of birth | June 29, 2011 |
| Nationality | Brazilian 🇧🇷 |
| Residence | Joinville, Brazil |
| @davi_s_cruz17 | |
| Age started tennis | 9 |
| Tennis Club | Tennis Center Joinville |
| Coach | Diogo Cruz (father) Vitor Hugo |
| Junior tennis category | U14 |
| National tennis ranking | #125 (U14 Brazil) |
| International tennis ranking | #388 (U14 Asia) |
| Racquet brand | Yonex |
| Sponsors | Offop |
🏠 Joinville, Brazil
Joinville is a city in the south of Brazil, in the state of Santa Catarina. It is the largest city in the state and an important industrial and cultural center.
- Joinville is known as the “City of Flowers” because of its beautiful gardens and flower festival. 🌸🌺
- It has a strong German heritage, which you can see in its traditions, food, and architecture. 🏠🥨
- The city is famous for the Joinville Dance Festival, the biggest dance festival in the world! 💃🩰
- Surrounded by mountains and rivers, it’s also great for nature and outdoor activities. ⛰️🌿
🎙️Davi Cruz | Interview, August 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Davi Cruz, I am 14 years old and I was born on June 29, 2011.
I live in Brazil in the city of Joinville.At what age did you start playing tennis?
At 9Are there other tennis players in your family?
My father was a professional tennis player, ranked 752 at the ATP.In which club do you train tennis?
Tennis Center JoinvilleWho is your tennis coach?
My father (Diogo Cruz) and my secondary coach is Vitor Hugo.
My physical trainer is Lucas Loiola.How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
9 hours per weekWhat is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I compet in Under-14.
I’m ranked #388 in South of America (COSAT)What are your best tennis performances?
- 2025 U14 state vice-champion (Santa Catarina, Brazil)
- 2x quarterfinals in COSAT (doubles)
Do you have any sponsors?
OffopWhat tennis racket do you play with?
Yonex EzoneIn which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Brazil and USAWhat is your tennis dream?
Become a pro and enter in the top 700 at the ATP ranking.Who are your favorite tennis players?
Francis Tiafoe and Ben SheltonThanks a lot Davi!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
