Leonardo Barnaba – Tennis Player (2012 • Italy)
“My dream is to win Wimbledon in front of my whole family.”
Leonardo Barnaba is a junior tennis player born in 2012, representing Italy. He competes at national level and continues to develop his game through regular training and competition.
Like many junior players featured in our Boys Interviews section, Leonardo Barnaba is progressing on the national junior tennis circuit.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competition experience, and objectives.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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Leonardo Barnaba | Biography, February 2026
| Name | Leonardo Barnaba |
| Date of birth | November 12, 2012 |
| Nationality | Italian 🇮🇹 |
| Residence | Monopoli, Italy |
| Age started tennis | 4 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | 4.1 |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis club | Palmarès Devur Club |
| Coaches | |
| Sponsors | |
| @leobarnaba_ |
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Leonardo Barnaba | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Leonardo Barnaba, I am 13 years old, and I was born on November 12, 2012.
I live in Monopoli, Italy.What languages do you speak?I speak fluent Italian, English, and a little Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis at the age of 4.
Are there other tennis players in your family?I am the only one in my family who plays tennis.
In which club do you train?I train at the Palmarès Devur Club.
Who are your coaches?My team consists of the club’s physical trainer and coaches.
What is your weekly training routine?My daily training includes 1.5 hours of physical preparation and 2 hours of tennis.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My strongest point is my forehand, and I need to improve my serve.
What is your age category and your national ranking?I am in the U14 category, and my ranking is 4.1.
What have been your greatest successes so far?My greatest achievement to date is a doubles tournament.
In which countries have you played tournaments?So far, I have only played in Italy.
Do you have any sponsors?I don’t have a sponsor.
What is your goal for 2026?My goal for 2026 is to become a well-rounded player.
What is your tennis dream?My tennis dream is to win Wimbledon in front of my whole family.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite players are Sinner and Cobolli.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Outside of tennis, I enjoy spending time with my friends.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?I dedicate this interview to my family.
Leonardo, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
