Ludovica Pivetti Gagliardi | Tennis Player (2013, Italy)

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Ludovica Pivetti Gagliardi, Italian U14 tennis player ranked among Italy's Top 20 players born in 2013
Tennis Europe U14
Top 900
Italy 2013
Top 20
WTN
26.9
UTR
6+

Rankings updated on October 27, 2026

“My dream is to reach the WTA Top 10.”

Ludovica Pivetti Gagliardi tennis player is an Italian junior tennis player born in 2013 in Palermo, Italy. Competing in the U14 category, she ranks among Italy’s Top 20 players born in 2013. Training at Tennis Club Palermo 2, she won the 2026 RoadToBologna South Italy macro-area competition and dreams of reaching the WTA Top 10.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

Ludovica Pivetti Gagliardi · Biography, October 2026

Full NameLudovica Pivetti Gagliardi
Date of birthMay 21, 2013
Nationality🇮🇹 Italian
ResidencePalermo, Italy
Age started tennis8
Tennis age categoryU14
Italy tennis rankingTop 20 (2013)
Tennis Europe ranking#900 (best)
WTN rating26.9
UTR tennis rating6+
Tennis clubTennis Club Palermo 2
CoachesFrancesco Palpacelli
Alessandro Ciappa
Max Andreini
Claudio Garda
Edi Zanetti
Mauro Stagno
Fabio Cocco
Sponsors
Instagram@michelev4rally
Ludovica Pivetti Gagliardi, Italian U14 tennis player ranked among Italy's Top 20 players born in 2013
Ludovica Pivetti Gagliardi, Italian U14 tennis player ranked among Italy's Top 20 players born in 2013
Ludovica Pivetti Gagliardi shares her Italian junior tennis journey, 2026 RoadToBologna victory, national birth-year ranking, and dream of reaching the WTA Top 10.
Ludovica Pivetti Gagliardi, Italian U14 tennis player ranked among Italy's Top 20 players born in 2013

Ludovica Pivetti Gagliardi · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Ludovica Pivetti Gagliardi. I was born on May 21, 2013, in Palermo, Italy, where I also live.
What languages do you speak?
English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I was eight years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my father was a good player until 1990.
In which tennis club do you train?
Tennis Club Palermo 2.
Who are your coaches?
My coaches are Francesco Palpacelli, Alessandro Ciappa, Max Andreini, Claudio Garda, Edi Zanetti, Mauro Stagno, and Fabio Cocco.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
I have a great forehand, and I must improve my backhand.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I’m U14. My classification is 2.8 (November 2026), and I am among the Top 20 players in Italy born in 2013.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I won the RoadToBologna 2026 in the South Italy macro-area, won the U12 regional circuit in 2025, won the U12 macro-area team competition, and won other tournaments on the NextGen circuit.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played in Malta and Spain. Next year, I will play in Albania, Austria, and other countries.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I use a Yonex Ezone racket, Head clothing, and Head Lynx strings. At the moment, there are two potential sponsors for me, but my father is still considering them.
What is your next goal?
To improve my tennis.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to reach the WTA Top 10.
Who is your favorite player and why?
Aryna Sabalenka, for her energy and power.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I study and go shopping with my friends.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
To my family and my coaches.
Ludovica, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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