👦 Eduardo Badaró | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025

“My dream is to become a professional player and win the US Open.”

Meet Eduardo Badaró, Brazilian boy, talent junior tennis player who lives in Salvador, Brazil and competing in U12 tennis category.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Eduardo Badaró | Biography, September 2025

🏠 Residence | Salvador, Brazil

🌍 Salvador is a vibrant coastal city in northeastern Brazil.
🏛️ Famous for its colorful colonial architecture, cobbled streets, and historic Pelourinho district.
🥁 Known as the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture, with lively music, dance, and festivals.
🌊 Salvador also offers beautiful beaches and seaside spots where families can relax and enjoy the sun.

🎙️Eduardo Badaró | Interview, September 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Eduardo Badaró, I’m 12 years old and I was born on February 21, 2013.
I’m Brazilian and I live in Salvador, Brazil.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at 5 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my brothers and my dad.

What is your club?
Costa Verde Tennis Clube

Who is your coach?
My coach is Evaldo JR.

How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train tennis 10 hours a week and do physical 5 hours a week.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?
I play in boys Under-12.
My national ranking is currently 19, but I’ve already been third.

What are your best performances?
My best results were Semi-Finalist of Brasileirão in 2023, and finalist in Brasileirão doubles 2023 and 2025.

Do you have any sponsors?
No

What racket do you play with?
I play with a Babolat Pure Aero racket.

In which countries have you ever been to play tennis?
I’ve already played in Spain, USA and Brazil.

What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become a professional player and win the US Open.

Who are your favorite male and female tennis players?
Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like play Soccer, play videogame and stay with family.

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

🎾 Eduardo Badaró | Tennis playing, September 2025

💪 Eduardo Badaró | Physical training, September 2025