Maria Fernanda Valdez Rivero | Tennis Player (2016, Mexico)

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Maria Fernanda Valdez Rivero, Mexican junior tennis player ranked No. 12 in Girls 10 and Under

“My tennis dream is to win the US Open and be ranked among the Top 10 players in the WTA.”

Maria Fernanda Valdez Rivero tennis player is a Mexican junior tennis player born in 2016 in Pachuca, Hidalgo, who lives in Mérida, Mexico. Competing in Girls 10 & Under, she is ranked No. 12, trains at Witt Academy, and aims to qualify for the Masters 16 and play the Little Mo in the United States.

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.

👧 Maria Fernanda Valdez Rivero | Biography, July 2026

Full NameMaria Fernanda Valdez Rivero
Date of birthJanuary 26, 2016
NationalityMexican 🇲🇽
ResidenceMérida, Mexico
Age started tennis7
Tennis age categoryU10
Mexico tennis ranking#12
International ranking
UTR tennis ratingG2
Tennis clubWitt Academy
Coaches
Sponsors
Instagram@maria_valdez_rivero
Maria Fernanda Valdez Rivero, Mexican junior tennis player ranked No. 12 in Girls 10 and Under
Maria Fernanda Valdez Rivero, Mexican junior tennis player ranked No. 12 in Girls 10 and Under
Maria Fernanda Valdez Rivero from Mexico shares her tennis journey, ranking, goals, and dream of winning the US Open.
Maria Fernanda Valdez Rivero, Mexican junior tennis player ranked No. 12 in Girls 10 and Under

🎙️ Maria Fernanda Valdez Rivero | Interview, July 2026

Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Nationality, City of Residence
My name is Maria Fernanda Valdez Rivero. I was born on January 26, 2016, in Pachuca, Hidalgo. I am Mexican and I live in Mérida, Mexico.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Spanish and around 60% English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was seven years and eight months old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my brother also plays tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Witt Academy.
What is your coaching team?
My coach is Victoria Ferrari.
What is your weekly training routine?
This answer was not specified.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is fighting until the end, and I need to improve my nerves before playing.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My category is Girls 10 & Under, and my ranking is No. 12.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
One of my greatest achievements so far has been reaching my current ranking.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have only played tournaments in Mexico.
Do you have any sponsors?
I do not have any sponsors.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to qualify for the Masters 16, where only the top 16 ranked players compete, and to play the Little Mo in the United States.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to win the US Open and be ranked among the Top 10 players in the WTA.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Aryna Sabalenka because she fought a lot to win a Grand Slam and never gave up, especially for her father who passed away.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy spending time with my family and my friends.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my dad because he always supports me, and to my mom because she always supports me too.
Maria Fernanda, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💙

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