Matteo Tedesco – Tennis Player (2011 • Italy)
“I dream of winning the Rome Masters 1000 tournament.”
Matteo Tedesco is a tennis player born in 2011, representing Italy.
He currently competes at national level and continues to develop his game through regular training and competitive matches.
Like many junior players featured in our Boys Interviews section, Matteo Tedesco is progressing on the national junior tennis circuit.
And this year, he will he start participating in the Tennis Europe Junior Tour in the under-16 category.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competition experience, and objectives.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
Matteo Tedesco | Biography, January 2026
| NAME | Matteo Tedesco |
| Date of birth | February 28, 2011 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Residence | Rome, Italy |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis age category | U16 |
| National ranking | 3.4 |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis club | Circolo Sportivo Italia |
| Coaches | Valerio Baglioni Luciano Baglioni |
| Sponsors | |
| @matteotedesco___ |
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Matteo Tedesco | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.Matteo Tedesco, 14 years old, born on February 28, 2011.
I am Italian, living in Rome, Italy.What languages do you speak?Italian, English, Spanish, and learning French.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing at age 7.
Are there other tennis players in your family?Yes, my mother.
In which club do you train?I train at Circolo Sportivo Italia.
Who are your coaches?Valerio Baglioni, Luciano Baglioni.
What is your weekly training routine?I train 6 days a week: 1 hour of strength training per day and 1.5 hours of coordination and tennis per day.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My best quality is my determination — I still need to work on my mental game.
What is your age category and your national ranking?My Italian rating is 3.4 in the under-16 category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?3 Finals in a row.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Just in Italy but in different regions.
Do you have any sponsors?No, no sponsors.
What is your goal for 2026?Become ranked 3.1 or 2 and get my first Tennis Europe points.
What is your tennis dream?I dream of winning the Rome Masters 1000 tournament.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Nadal, Sinner and Arthur Fils.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Football, gym and travelling.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My mother and my father that support me everyday.
Matteo, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
