👧 Isabel Arabarco | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My tennis dream is to win an Olympic gold medal representing Argentina.”

Meet Isabel Arabarco, Argentinian girl junior tennis player who lives in Neuquén, Argentina and Cunit, Spain and competing in U16 tennis category.
Isabel splits her time between Argentina and Spain and at only 15 years old she has already earned her first WTA points.

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

📘 Isabel Arabarco | Biography, November 2025

🌄 Neuquén, Argentina 🇦🇷

🏜️ A dynamic Patagonian city where modern life meets stunning natural landscapes.
🌳 Known for its beautiful rivers, vineyards, and the striking Valle del Río Neuquén.
🏙️ A lively cultural and economic hub with warm, friendly people.
💛 With its mix of nature, growth, and Patagonian spirit, Neuquén is a vibrant gateway to northern Patagonia!

🎙️Isabel Arabarco | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Isabel Arabarco, I’m 15 years old (I was born on September 21, 2010).
I’m Argentinian, born in Neuquén, and I live half the year in Europe and the other half in Argentina.
When I’m in Argentina, I mainly train in Buenos Aires, although my hometown is Neuquén.

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

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at age 4.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I’m the first tennis player in my family.

In which club do you train tennis?
When I’m in Argentina, I train at the Academia Leo Bordon.
When I’m in Europe, I train at the Club Sports Tennis Cunit.

Who is your tennis coach?
In Argentina, my coach is Leonardo Bordon.
In Spain, I don’t yet have a permanent coach, as I alternate between them depending on availability and scheduling.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train every day except Sunday, combining tennis and physical conditioning.
In the morning, I play two hours of tennis and also do a physical conditioning session.
In the afternoon, I train for an hour and a half of tennis, and sometimes I add a second physical conditioning session.

As for physical conditioning, my week is organized like this:

• 1 more aerobic day, dedicated to running and endurance work
• 3 days of strength training
• 2 days of power and cardio

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
I think my greatest strength is my forehand, which is one of my most solid and aggressive shots.
What I feel I most need to improve is my mental game, especially in the crucial moments of matches.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I am currently a first-year Under-16 player.
In Spain, I am ranked number 5 nationally in the 2010 category.
In Argentina, I don’t have a national ranking because I don’t play in national tournaments there.

What has been your greatest achievement?
My greatest achievement so far was winning my first WTA point in my hometown, a very special accomplishment because of everything it represents and because I achieved it in front of my home crowd.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I have competed in a wide variety of countries in Europe, South America, and Africa. These include: Spain, Argentina, Cyprus, Macedonia, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Portugal, France, Austria, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Uruguay, Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay, Chile, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Do you have any sponsors?
Yes, I have Wilson’s support as a sponsor.

What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to finish the year within the Top 150 of the ITF Junior ranking and achieve a stable WTA ranking, consolidating my position on the professional circuit.

What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to win an Olympic gold medal representing Argentina.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite tennis player is Marta Kostyuk.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Besides tennis, I like to be with my friends, go karting, go for walks and spend some time looking at social media.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
I dedicate this interview to my family, my coaches, and my friends, who always support me every step of the way.

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

🎾 Isabel Arabarco | Tennis playing, November 2025

💪 Isabel Arabarco | Physical training, November 2025