👧 Luciana Esmeralda Diaz Montanez | Tennis Papers interview, January 2026
“My dream is to achieve a career and power.”
Meet Luciana Esmeralda Diaz Montanez, Peruvian junior tennis player who lives in Lima, Peru and currently competing in Girls U12 and U14 categories.
Luciana is ranked number 3 in Peru in her age category and competes in COSAT international tournaments.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in January 2026.
📘 Luciana Esmeralda Diaz Montanez | Biography, January 2026
| Name | Luciana Esmeralda Diaz Montanez |
| Date of birth | June 30, 2014 |
| Nationality | Peruvian |
| Residence | Lima, Peru |
| Age started tennis | 4 |
| Junior category | U12 |
| National ranking | #3 |
| International ranking | #166 COSAT U14 |
| Tennis Club | Club De Regatas |
| Coaches | Daniel Cardenas Alan Blanco Nicol padilla |
| Sponsors | Dunlop Racquet World Perú |
| @lucianadiazpucallpa |
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🎙️Luciana Esmeralda Diaz Montanez | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Luciana Díaz Montañez, I am 11 years old, I was born on June 30, 2014.
I am Peruvian and I live in Lima, Peru.What languages do you speak?Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started at age 4.
Are there other tennis players in your family?I’m the only one in my family from Peruvian jungle who competes nationally.
Which club do you train with?At Club Regatas.
Who are your coaches?My personnal tennis coach is Daniel Cardenas, my physical trainers are Alan Blanco and Nicol Padilla.
What is your weekly training routine?In physical 2 hours and tennis 4 hours a day.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?Entering the court on the volley, hitting from the baseline, better consistency in rallies.
What is your tennis category and national ranking?My national ranking in U12 is #3 and in U14 is #10.
What has been your greatest achievement so far?To leave my city to fulfill my dream.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Only in Peru.
Do you have any sponsors?Dunlop y Racquet World Perú.
What is your goal for 2026?To represent my country.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to achieve a career and power.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Carlos Alcaraz and Ignacio Buses.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Football.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My family and the people who are supporting me.
Thank you for the interview, Luciana 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
