👧 Maria Antônia | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“I dream to be a professional tennis player or go to college in the USA.”

Meet Maria Antônia, Brazilian girl junior tennis player who lives in Belém, Brazil and competing in U10 tennis category.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Maria Antônia | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Belém, Brazil

🌊 A lively city at the entrance to the Amazon rainforest, where rivers meet culture and flavor.
🍍 Famous for its Amazonian cuisine, tropical fruits, and the bustling Ver-o-Peso Market.
🏛️ With its colonial charm, palm-lined avenues, and colorful festivals, it’s full of character.
🎶 Warm, musical, and rich in nature, Belém captures the true spirit of northern Brazil!

🎙️Maria Antônia | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Maria Antônia, I am 10 years old — January 8, 2015.
I am Brazilian and I live in Belém, Brazil.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Portuguese

At what age did you start playing tennis?
4

Are there other tennis players in your family?
My father Fabrício is an athlete.

In which club do you train tennis?
Pará Assembly

Who is your tennis coach?
Bruno Lima, Augusto Soares, Felipe Aragão, Aroudo Rodrigues, and Érico Trindade

What is your weekly training routine?
I train daily.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My best shot is my forehand attack ball and I need to improvement my serve.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I compet in Under-10 and I am ranked #65.

What has been your greatest achievement?
2025 National Kids champion and 2025 Fast Tennis champion

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Brazil

Do you have any sponsors?
Assembleia Paraense, Grupo EBD, Bitar Encorporaçoes, Porte Engenharia and Marista Belém

What is your goal for 2026?

What is your tennis dream?
To be a professional tennis player or go to college in the United States.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Play sports

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
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Thanks a lot Maria!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷