“My goal for 2026 is to finish the year inside the Top 100 of the ITF junior rankings.”
Ian Barroeta tennis player born in 2010 is a Spanish junior tennis player training at Ferrero Tennis Academy in Villena, Alicante. A former Tennis Europe Top 20 player and J30 champion, he is one of Spain’s promising U16 talents aiming for ITF Top 100 status.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in collaboration with Ferrero Tennis Academy.
👦 Ian Barroeta | Biography, May 2026
| Full Name | Ian Barroeta Centelles |
| Date of birth | 2010 |
| Nationality | Spanish 🇪🇸 |
| Residence | Villena, Alicante, Spain |
| Age started tennis | 4 |
| Tennis age category | U16 |
| Spain tennis ranking | #4 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | #29 (best) |
| ITF junior ranking | #583 (best) |
| UTR tennis rating | 11.xx |
| Tennis club | Ferrero Tennis Academy |
| Coaches | Fran Martínez Adrian Expósito Pablo Rodenas |
| Sponsors | Crown Sport Nutrition Wilson Bidi Badu |
| @ian.barroeta |
🎙️ Ian Barroeta | Interview, May 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Ian Barroeta. I am 16 years old, born in 2010. I am Spanish and currently live in Villena, Alicante, Spain.
What languages do you speak?
I speak English and Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 4 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
My grandmother enjoyed playing tennis recreationally, although not competitively.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Ferrero Tennis Academy.
What is your coaching team?
My coaching team includes Fran Martínez, Adrian Expósito, and my fitness coach Pablo Rodenas.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train from Monday to Saturday. My morning sessions run from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, including 2 hours of tennis and 2 hours of fitness. In the afternoon, I train from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, with 1.5 hours of fitness and 1.5 hours of tennis. Saturdays include morning sessions only.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My biggest strength is my offensive game. My aggressive strokes allow me to control points. I would most like to improve my serve, as I believe it is one of the most important shots in modern tennis.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the U16 category and my current national ranking in Spain is No. 120.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest achievements include winning J30 Reus, reaching the semifinals of J60 France, representing Spain in the U16 Winter Cup, winning the Tennis Europe Category 1 Sánchez Casal and Ferrer Tennis Academy tournament in 2024, and finishing that year ranked No. 17 in Tennis Europe.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have competed in Spain, France, Turkey, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Germany, Belgium, Serbia, and Denmark.
Do you have any sponsors?
Yes, my sponsors are Crown Sport Nutrition, Wilson, and Bidi Badu.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to finish the year inside the Top 100 of the ITF junior rankings.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to reach the ATP Top 10 and win Wimbledon.
Which players would you most like to meet and why?
I would love to meet Roger Federer, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Rafael Nadal because they are among the players I admire most.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my mom and dad because they do so much for me both in tennis and in life.
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