“My dream is to become a Top 10 WTA player.”
Karla Valeria Pop tennis player born in 2016 is a Romanian junior tennis player competing in the U10 category, currently ranked No. 42 nationally. Based in Baia Mare, she is developing her game with consistent training and aiming to enter international tournaments.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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👧 Karla Valeria Pop | Biography, April 2026
| Full Name | Karla Valeria Pop |
| Date of birth | June 30, 2016 |
| Nationality | Romanian 🇷🇴 |
| Residence | Baia Mare, Romania |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis age category | U10 |
| Romania tennis ranking | #42 |
| International ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | |
| Tennis club | Clubul Sportiv Aerofit |
| Coaches | Nicolae Chirculescu |
| Sponsors | |
| @cbaliban | |
| @crinaadrianabaliban |
🎙️ Karla Valeria Pop | Interview, April 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Karla Valeria Pop. I was born on June 30, 2016, in Spain. I am Romanian and I live in Baia Mare, Romania.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Romanian and Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at 7 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the only tennis player in my family.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Aerofit Sports Club in Baia Mare.
What is your coaching team?
My coach is Nicolae Chirculescu (Nick).
What is your weekly training routine?
I currently train 4 days a week, 1 hour per day.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My best shot is my backhand, and I still need to work on developing a stronger serve.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the U10 category and I am currently ranked No. 42.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My best result so far was finishing runner-up at the Loyal Center Ed. 2 Cup.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
So far, I have only played tournaments in Romania.
Do you have any sponsors?
At the moment, my only sponsors are my parents and my family.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to participate in an international tournament.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become a Top 10 WTA player.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Carlos Alcaraz because I really like the way he plays.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy spending time with my family.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to thank and dedicate this interview to my coach and my parents for all their trust and support.
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