Maite Martins Leao | Tennis Player (2015, Brazil)

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Maite Martins Leao, Brazilian U11 tennis player ranked No. 74 nationally in U12
CBT National
Player
Brazil U12
Top 80
WTN
30.8
UTR
3+

Rankings updated on October 25, 2026

“My next goal is to be among the Top 5 players in Brazil next year!”

Maite Martins Leao tennis player is a Brazilian junior tennis player born in 2015 and based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Competing in the U12 category, she is ranked No. 74 nationally and trains at Tennis Route. Runner-up at the Brazilian Championships in Uberlândia, she aims to reach Brazil’s Top 5 and dreams of winning the US Open.

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.

Maite Martins Leao · Biography, October 2026

Full NameMaite Martins Leao
Date of birthDecember 6, 2015
Nationality🇧🇷 Brazilian
ResidenceRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Age started tennis4
Tennis age categoryU12
Brazil tennis rankingTop 80
International ranking
WTN rating30.8
UTR tennis rating3+
Tennis clubTennis Route
CoachesChristian
Sponsors
Instagram@maiteleao.tenista
Maite Martins Leao, Brazilian U11 tennis player ranked No. 74 nationally in U12
Maite Martins Leao, Brazilian U11 tennis player ranked No. 74 nationally in U12
Maite Martins Leao shares her Brazilian junior tennis journey, national championship runner-up finish, U12 ranking, and dream of winning the US Open.
Maite Martins Leao, Brazilian U11 tennis player ranked No. 74 nationally in U12

Maite Martins Leao · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Maite Martins Leao. I was born on December 6, 2015. I am Brazilian, and I live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Portuguese and a little English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was four years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
There are no other tennis players in my family.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Tennis Route.
Who are your coaches?
My coach is Christian.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my attacking forehand, and I need to improve my serve.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My age category is U11, and I am ranked No. 74 nationally in U12.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest achievement so far was finishing as runner-up at the Brazilian Championships in Uberlândia!
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have never competed outside Brazil.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I use Tecnifibre, and I am not sponsored by any brand.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to be among the top five players in Brazil next year!
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to win the US Open.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite player is Rafael Nadal because he has a lot of fighting spirit and never gives up!
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
What I enjoy most outside of tennis is traveling.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my father!
Maite, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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