Juan Manuel Figueroa Araujo – Junior Tennis Player (2013 • Peru)
“My dream is to become a professional tennis player and to win a Grand Slam.”
Juan Manuel Figueroa Araujo is a junior tennis player born in 2013, representing Peru.
He competes on the South American COSAT junior circuit and continues to develop his game through structured training and regional international competition.
Like many junior players featured in our Boys section, Juan Manuel Figueroa Araujo is gaining valuable experience on the South American junior stage.
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.
Juan Manuel Figueroa Araujo | Biography, January 2026
| NAME | Juan Manuel Figueroa Araujo |
| Date of birth | March 14, 2013 |
| Nationality | Peruvian 🇵🇪 |
| Residence | Lima, Peru |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | #24 |
| International ranking | #112 COSAT |
| Tennis club | Rinconada Country Club |
| Coaches | Ricardo Ramos |
| Sponsors | |
| @juanma_figueroa_araujo |
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Juan Manuel Figueroa Araujo | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Juan Manuel Figueroa. I am 12 years old and I was born on March 14, 2013 in Lima, Peru.
What languages do you speak?–
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis at 5 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?Yes, both of my younger sisters play tennis. My sister Rafaela is high ranked played in her category – Under-10.
In which club do you train?My club is Rinconada Country Club.
Who are your coaches?My coach is Ricardo Ramos.
What is your weekly training routine?I train 15 hour per week, 10 for tennis and 5 for physical.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?–
What is your age category and your national ranking?My category is Under 14 years and my current ranking is #24.
My best ranking was at #7 in Under-12 category.What have been your greatest successes so far?
- Best national player of Under-9 and Under-10.
- Pre-National Team of Peru Under-12.
In which countries have you played tournaments?I have played tennis in Peru.
Do you have any sponsors?I do not have any sponsors yet. I play with the Wilson, Clash model.
What is your goal for 2026?–
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to become a professional tennis player and to win a Grand Slam.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite tennis players are Jannik Sinner and Arnya Sabalenka.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?–
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?–
Juan, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
