Maximo Franco | Tennis Player (2011, Mexico)

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Maximo Franco, Mexican junior tennis player living in Illinois, USA
World Top 2500
U16 Top 600
WTN 9.64 UTR 15.1

Rankings updated on August 26, 2026

“My tennis dream is to become a Division I college tennis player while pursuing a medical career.”

Maximo Franco tennis player is a Mexican junior tennis player born in 2011 who lives in Illinois, USA. Training at Five Star Tennis Center and Piatti Tennis Center, he finished the 14U category Top 67 nationally, earned 12 ITF points at age 14, competes internationally, is sponsored by Solinco, and dreams of becoming a Division I college tennis player while pursuing a medical career.

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Maximo Franco · Biography, August 2026

Full NameMaximo Franco
Date of birthAugust 20, 2011
Nationality🇲🇽 Mexican
ResidenceIllinois, USA
Age started tennis8
Tennis age categoryU16
USTA rankingTop 600
ITF junior ranking#2231 (best)
WTN rating15.1
UTR tennis rating9.64
Tennis clubFive Star Tennis Center
Piatti Tennis Center
CoachesEmil Matov
SponsorsSolinco
Instagram@max.francoo
Maximo Franco, Mexican junior tennis player living in Illinois, USA
Maximo Franco, Mexican junior tennis player living in Illinois, USA
Maximo Franco shares his tennis journey, Five Star Tennis Center and Piatti Tennis Center training, 14U national ranking, ITF points, Solinco sponsorship, and dream of playing Division I college tennis while pursuing medicine.
Maximo Franco, Mexican junior tennis player living in Illinois, USA

Maximo Franco · Interview, August 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Maximo Franco. I was born on August 20, 2011. I am Mexican and I live in Illinois, USA.
What languages do you speak?
I speak English and Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was eight years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my dad was ranked in the Top 1000 in the world.
In which tennis clubs do you train?
I train at Five Star Tennis Center and Piatti Tennis Center.
Who is your coach?
My coach is Emil Matov.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my aggressive baseline game. I am working on my consistency and becoming a more complete player.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I just turned 15 years old. I finished the 14U category ranked Top 67 nationally and earned 12 ITF points at age 14.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest successes so far include earning 12 ITF points at age 14 and competing internationally.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in the United States and Mexico.
What equipment brands do you currently use, and are you sponsored by any of them?
I play with a Babolat Pure Drive racket and Solinco Hyper-G strings. I wear Wilson shoes and I am sponsored by Solinco.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to win an ITF J30 title.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become a Division I college tennis player while pursuing a medical career.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite player is Jannik Sinner. I admire his aggressive game and his mentality.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and playing other sports.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my family, coaches, and everyone who supports me.
Maximo, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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