Leopoldo Rios | Tennis Player (2014, Guatemala)

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Leopoldo Rios, Guatemalan U12 junior tennis player and national champion
COTECC Top 90
U12 Guatemala Top 10
UTR 5+

Rankings updated on August 12, 2026

“My biggest dream is to play in Grand Slam tournaments while proudly representing Guatemala.”

Leopoldo Rios tennis player is a Guatemalan junior tennis player born in 2014 who lives in Guatemala City. Competing in the U12 category, he trains at the National Tennis Federation, was U10 national champion in 2024 and U12 national champion in 2026, and has won COTECC, UTR, and local tournament matches.

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.

👦 Leopoldo Rios | Biography, August 2026

Full NameLeopoldo Rios
Date of birthSeptember 24, 2014
Nationality🇬🇹 Guatemalan
ResidenceGuatemala City, Guatemala
Age started tennis7
Tennis age categoryU12
Guatemala tennis ranking#6
COTECC ranking#84 (U14)
UTR tennis rating5.xx
Tennis clubFederación Nacional De Tenis
CoachesLester Díaz
Kristin Schedelgar
Sponsors
Instagram@leorios.tennis
Leopoldo Rios, Guatemalan U12 junior tennis player and national champion
Leopoldo Rios, Guatemalan U12 junior tennis player and national champion
Leopoldo Rios from Guatemala shares his tennis journey, National Tennis Federation training, national titles, COTECC goals, and dream of playing Grand Slam tournaments.
Leopoldo Rios, Guatemalan U12 junior tennis player and national champion

🎙️ Leopoldo Rios | Interview, August 2026

Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Nationality, City of Residence
My name is Leopoldo Rios. I am 11 years old and I was born on September 24, 2014. I am from Guatemala and I live in Guatemala City.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Spanish and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was seven years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the first tennis player in my family.
In which tennis club do you train?
I currently train at the National Tennis Federation and also have private training sessions.
What is your coaching team?
My federation coach is Lester Díaz, and my private coach is Kristin Schedelgar.
What is your weekly training routine?
This answer was not specified.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my forehand, and I need to improve my serve.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I currently compete in the U12 category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I was national champion in U10 in 2024 and U12 in 2026. I also won the second draw of a COTECC G2 tournament, several UTR format tournaments, and other local tournaments.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Guatemala and El Salvador.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, I do not have any sponsors at the moment.
What is your goal for 2026?
My next goals are to qualify for the COTECC Team Competition U12 Finals, win a main draw at a COTECC tournament, and keep improving as a player and as a person.
What is your tennis dream?
My biggest dream is to play in Grand Slam tournaments, get as close as possible to becoming No. 1 in the ATP rankings, and have a successful career while proudly representing Guatemala.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
My favorite player is Carlos Alcaraz because he makes many impressive plays that I have not seen any other player do.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy playing football, playing video games, 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, who have supported me from the first day.
Leopoldo, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💙

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