👧 Florencia Mardones | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“My dream is to be top 10 in the world.”

Meet Florencia Mardones, Argentinian girl junior tennis player who lives in Salta, Argentina and competing in U16 tennis category.
Florencia was ranked number 1 in Argentina in U14 — she now compets in U16.
🔥Florencia just won the international COSAT G1 U16 tournament in Cochabamba, Bolivia!

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

📘 Florencia Mardones | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Salta, Argentina

🌞 Nestled in the Andes foothills, Salta is known as “La Linda” — the beautiful one.
🏛️ Its colonial architecture, lively plazas, and colorful markets reflect deep history and culture.
🍷 Surrounded by vineyards and dramatic mountains, it’s perfect for exploring the Calchaquí Valleys.
🎶 With warm people and folk music in every corner, Salta shines with northern Argentine charm!

🎙️Florencia Mardones | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Florencia Mardones, I am 14 years old — born on March 2011.
I am from Argentina and I live in Salta.

What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak Spanish and English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 2 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
My whole family plays tennis.

In which club do you train tennis?
I train in Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta.

Who is your tennis coach?
My dad and my uncles coach me.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train double shift every day.

What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
I think I still have to improve some shots.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I am under 14 but I play in the under 16 category — in U14 I was ranked number 1 but when I stopped playing I fell behind and in U16 I am ranked #3.

What are your best tennis results?
My biggest success was winning the COSAT G 1.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I played in Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay, and the Czech Republic.

Do you have any sponsors?
I am sponsored by Wilson and Kirchner.

What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to qualify for the European tour.

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to be top 10 in the world.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite tennis players are Sabalenka and Djokovic.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Besides tennis I like to play ping-pong.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
I dedicate this interview to my family.

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

🎾 Florencia Mardones | Tennis playing, October 2025

💪 Florencia Mardones | Physical training, October 2025