Eva Diaconu Ciobanu | Tennis Player (2010, Ireland)

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Eva Diaconu Ciobanu, Irish U16 and U18 tennis player with Moldovan background
ITF World U18
Player
Ireland U16
Top 20
WTN
22.7
UTR
6+

Rankings updated on September 30, 2026

“My tennis dream is to play D1 college tennis in the U.S. and compete at the professional level.”

Eva Diaconu Ciobanu tennis player is an Irish junior tennis player with a Moldovan background, born in 2010 and based in Kildare, Ireland. Competing in U16 and U18, she is currently ranked No. 18 in U16 with a career-high ranking of No. 10, trains at the National Tennis Centre in Dublin and Castleknock Tennis Club, has reached three 1000-level junior finals, won five 500-level junior tournaments, and aims to earn her first ITF ranking points while progressing toward Division 1 college tennis in the U.S.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

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Eva Diaconu Ciobanu ¡ Biography, September 2026

Full NameEva Diaconu Ciobanu
Date of birthAugust 6, 2010
Nationality🇮🇪 Ireland
ResidenceKildare, Ireland
Age started tennis7
Tennis age categoryU16
Ireland tennis ranking#18
#10 (best)
ITF junior rankingPlayer
WTN rating22.7
UTR tennis rating6+
Tennis clubNational Tennis Centre
Castleknock Tennis Club
CoachesJohnny McCormack
Sponsors
Instagram@evaciobanu6
Eva Diaconu Ciobanu, Irish U16 and U18 tennis player with Moldovan background
Eva Diaconu Ciobanu, Irish U16 and U18 tennis player with Moldovan background
Eva Diaconu Ciobanu shares her Irish tennis journey, junior finals, ITF goals, and U.S. college tennis dream.
Eva Diaconu Ciobanu, Irish U16 and U18 tennis player with Moldovan background
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Eva Diaconu Ciobanu ¡ Interview, September 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Eva Diaconu Ciobanu. I was born on August 6, 2010. I am Irish with a Moldovan background, and I live in Kildare, Ireland.
What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak English and Romanian fluently, as well as French and Irish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of seven.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, there are no other tennis players in my family.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at the National Tennis Centre in Dublin and Castleknock Tennis Club.
Who are your coaches?
My coach is Johnny McCormack.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my fitness and endurance. I am able to maintain my intensity throughout long matches and compete hard. I am constantly working on my physical conditioning, while also developing my forehand to make it more consistent and powerful.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My age category is U16 and my current national ranking is No. 18, with a career-high ranking of No. 10. In U18, my current ranking is No. 31, with a career-high ranking of No. 20. My WTN is 22.7 for singles and 24.2 for doubles. I am an ITF junior player.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I have been a finalist at three 1000-level junior events: one U16 singles, one U18 singles, and one U16 doubles. I was also a Tennis Europe U16 doubles quarterfinalist, a Ten-Pro Dutch Bowl U15 finalist, and I have won five 500-level junior tournaments.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Moldova, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Croatia, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I play with a Babolat Aero Plus racket and Luxilon strings. I wear ASICS Gel Resolution X shoes and Nike and Adidas clothing. I am not currently sponsored.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to win my first ITF main-draw match and earn my first ITF ranking points. From there, I want to become more consistent at that level, go deeper into ITF tournaments, and continue progressing towards college tennis in the U.S.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to play D1 college tennis in the U.S. and compete at the professional level.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite player is Novak Djokovic because of his mental strength and discipline. Despite facing adversity throughout his life and career, he became the best.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I love listening to music, baking and cooking, living a healthy lifestyle, going to the gym, and getting stronger.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my coaches, who have believed in me since the beginning of my journey, as well as my family and God.
Eva, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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