👧 Emily Cuenca Areiza | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“I want to become number 1 in the world, like Sabalenka.”

Meet Emily Cuenca Areiza, Americana-Colombiana girl junior tennis player who lives in Cali, Colombia and competing in U12 tennis category.

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

📘 Emily Cuenca Areiza | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Cali, Colombia

🌍 Cali, Colombia — the lively heart of the Valle del Cauca! 🇨🇴
💃 Known as the world capital of salsa, Cali’s rhythm and joy fill every street.
🌞 Surrounded by mountains and blessed with a warm climate, it’s perfect for outdoor life.
🏞️ From the iconic Cristo Rey statue to lush parks and rivers, nature and city blend beautifully.
😊 Friendly people, vibrant nightlife, and rich culture make Cali one of Colombia’s most energetic cities!

🎙️Emily Cuenca | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Emily Cuenca, I am 10 years old, and I was born on April 23, 2015.
I am American and I live in Cali, Colombia.

What languages ​​do you speak?
English and Spanish

At what age did you start playing tennis?
3 years old

Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my sister — Valerie Cuenca.

What clubs do you train at?
Club Farallones and Club Shalom — Vallecaucana Tennis League.

Who are your coaches?
Julian Agudelo and Juan Carlos Sierra

What is your weekly training routine?
1 hour of physical training and 2 hours of tennis, 6 days a week.
During tournament weeks, I train more intensively.

What is your best shot and what do you need to improve?
Forehand and volley

What is your junior category and national ranking?
Green Ball and I play Yellow Ball in federated tournaments.
My national ranking is 216 in the 12-year-old category.

What are your best results?
Champion in most children’s festivals in my current and previous categories.

In which countries have you already played tennis?
United States, Argentina, and Colombia

What is the first country you dream of playing in?
Australia

Do you have sponsors?
No

What is your tennis dream?
I want to become number 1 in the world, like Sabalenka or better.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Sabalenka and Andreeva, also Federer, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Nadal, and Sinner

What do you like to do besides tennis?
I love horseback riding and painting.

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

🎾 Emily Cuenca Areiza | Tennis playing, October 2025

💪 Emily Cuenca Areiza | Physical training, October 2025