Leonardo Barnaba | Tennis Player (2012, Italy)

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Leonardo Barnaba Italian junior tennis player from Monopoli competing in U14 tournaments

“My dream is to become an ATP player.”

Leonardo Barnaba tennis player born in 2012 is an Italian junior tennis player from Monopoli competing in the U14 category. Training at Palmares Devur Club, Leonardo is known for his strong forehand and has already reached the final of an Open tournament. His objective is to become a more complete player while pursuing his dream of one day competing on the ATP Tour.

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.

👦 Leonardo Barnaba | Biography, June 2026

Full NameLeonardo Barnaba
Date of birthNovember 12, 2012
NationalityItalian 🇮🇹
ResidenceMonopoli, Italy
Age started tennis5
Tennis age categoryU14
FITP ranking4.1
International ranking
UTR tennis rating
Tennis clubPalmarès Devur Club
CoachesGianluca Mancini
Dario Botta
Alessandro Gallo
Francesco Garzelli
Sponsors
Instagram@leobarnaba_
Leonardo Barnaba Italian junior tennis player from Monopoli competing in U14 tournaments
Leonardo Barnaba Italian junior tennis player from Monopoli competing in U14 tournaments
Leonardo Barnaba, Italian U14 tennis player from Monopoli training at Palmares Devur Club
Leonardo Barnaba Italian junior tennis player from Monopoli competing in U14 tournaments

🎙️ Leonardo Barnaba | Interview, June 2026

Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Leonardo Barnaba. I am 13 years old and I was born on November 12, 2012. I am Italian and I come from Monopoli, Italy.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Italian and a little English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 5.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Palmares Devur Club.
What is your coaching team?
My team consists of physical trainer Gianluca Mancini and tennis coaches Dario Botta, Alessandro Gallo, and Francesco Garzelli.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my forehand. I would like to improve my backhand.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the U14 category and my current Italian ranking is 4.1.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest success so far has been reaching the final of an Open tournament.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
So far, I have only competed in Italy.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, I do not currently have any sponsors.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to become a more complete player.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become an ATP player.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would most like to meet Roger Federer because he is my idol.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I enjoy going out and spending time with my friends and family.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my family.
Leonardo, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜

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