👧 Laura D’Angelo | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My goal is to reach the highest level while having fun.”

Meet Laura D’Angelo, Brazilian girl junior tennis player who lives in Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo, Brazil and competing in U12 and U14 tennis categories.

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

📘 Laura D’Angelo | Biography, November 2025

🏞️ Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷

📜 One of Brazil’s best-preserved historic towns, with charming colonial houses and cobblestone streets.
⛪ Home to the iconic Igreja Matriz de Sant’Ana, a beautiful 17th-century landmark.
🌿 Surrounded by nature, including parks and green hills—perfect for relaxing walks.
🎭 Known for lively cultural events, especially traditional Holy Week processions and festive celebrations.
🏡 A peaceful, scenic city with a strong historical soul and a warm community vibe!

🎙️Laura D’Angelo | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Laura D’Angelo, I am 11 years old and I was born on September 15, 2014.
I am Brazilian and I live in Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo, Brazil.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Portuguese and English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
At 3 and a half years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my uncle.

In which club do you train tennis?
I train at Slice Tennis Academy and Alphaville Tennis Club.

Who is your tennis coach?
My tennis coaches are Gustavo Frey, Emiliano Peralta and Robson Juste.
My physical trainers are Fábio Oliveira and Lúcio Martins.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train 3 times a week — between court practice and physical conditioning.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
Forehand, a new learning experience and improvement with each training session.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I play in the categories U12 and U14 and my national ranking in U12 is #169.

What has been your greatest achievement?

• Three-time state champion (12 years old)
• State runner-up (14 years old)
• State runner-up in the interclub team championship (12 years old)

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Brazil

What is the first country you dream of playing in?
Spain

Do you have any sponsors?
No

What is your tennis dream?
My goal is to reach the highest level while having fun.
I want to improve, continue having fun, get to know new tournaments, new cultures, places and people.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Coco Gauff, Nauhany Silva, Carlos Alcaraz, João Fonseca, Aryna Sabalenka.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Playing futsal, playing capoeira, going to the beach, being with my friends.

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