๐ฆ Maickol Quiroz | Tennis Papers interview, August 2025
“My tennis dream is to become a great professional athlete and reach major national and international tournaments.”
Meet Maickol Quiroz, a talented junior boy tennis player from Colombia who lives and competes in his home country. Maickol is a young dreamer with big aspirations, steadily progressing on his journey to becoming an outstanding athlete. His success is fueled by his remarkable discipline, unwavering passion, and strong dedication to the sport of tennis, which continually fills him with inspiring dreams and ambitious goals.
๐ Maickol Quiroz | Biography, August 2025
| Name | Maickol Quiroz Arteaga |
| Date of birth | April 24, 2013 |
| Nationality | Colombian ๐จ๐ด |
| Residence | Pereira, Colombia |
| @mqmaickol | |
| Age started tennis | 10 |
| Tennis Club | Ladino Tennis Academy |
| Coach | Carlos Ladino Germรกn Hernรกndez Megรญa |
| Junior category | Yellow Ball |
| National ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| Racquet brand | Babolat |
| Sponsors |
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๐๏ธMaickol Quiroz | Interview, August 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Maickol Quiroz Arteaga, I’m 12 years old and I was born on April 24, 2013.
I’m Colombian and I live in Pereira, Colombia.At what age did you start playing tennis?
At 10 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, just me.In which club do you train tennis?
I train tennis at the Ladino Tennis Academy.Who is your tennis coach?
Carlos Ladino and Germรกn Hernรกndez MegรญaHow many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train 9 hours a week and 3 hours of additional physical preparation.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
My junior category is Yellow Ball. I am registered with the Colombian Tennis Federation.
I am just starting to compete, so I don’t have a national ranking yet.What are your best tennis performances?
In my short tennis career, I won two championship titles in the green ball category at school and interclub festivals in 2024.Do you have any sponsors?
No, I don’t have one yet.What tennis racket do you play with?
My partner in the game is my Babolat Pure Aero Lite.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Only in Colombia but I hope soon abroad.What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become a great professional athlete and reach major national and international tournaments.Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite tennis players are Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz.What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like visiting my family and playing with my friends.Thanks a lot Maickol!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life ๐๐ฉท
