Nicole Polano | Tennis Player (2011, Italy)

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Nicole Polano, Italian Under 16 junior tennis player from Rome
Tennis Europe U16
Player
Italy U16
2.8
WTN
29.5
UTR
5+

Rankings updated on September 5, 2026

“My next goal is to start playing ITF tournaments.”

Nicole Polano tennis player is an Italian junior tennis player born in 2011 from Rome. Training at Forum Sport Center with coaches Gabriele Lumera and Fabrizio Fanucci, she competes in the Under 16 category, has an Italian ranking of 2.8, reached the Kinder Under 14 Masters, made the quarterfinals at the Under 14 Master Next Gen in Turin, reached the semifinals at Tennis Europe Palma de Mallorca, and recently won her first Open tournament.

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.

Nicole Polano · Biography, September 2026

Full NameNicole Polano
Date of birth2011
Nationality🇮🇹 Italian
ResidenceRome, Italy
Age started tennis7
Tennis age categoryU16
Italy tennis ranking2.8
Tennis Europe ranking
WTN rating29.5
UTR tennis rating5.xx
Tennis clubForum Sport Center
CoachesGabriele Lumera
Fabrizio Fanucci
Pol Gerbaudo
Marta Sagratella
Sponsors
Instagram@nicolepolano_
Nicole Polano, Italian Under 16 junior tennis player from Rome
Nicole Polano, Italian Under 16 junior tennis player from Rome
Nicole Polano from Rome shares her tennis journey, Forum Sport Center training, Italian ranking, Kinder Masters experience, Tennis Europe semifinal, first Open title, ITF goals, and dedication to her dad.
Nicole Polano, Italian Under 16 junior tennis player from Rome

Nicole Polano · Interview, August 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Nicole Polano. I am 15 years old and I was born in 2011. I am Italian and I am from Rome, Italy.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Italian and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of seven.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
My brother used to play tennis, but he has stopped now. My father is a big tennis fan and plays occasionally.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Forum Sport Center in Rome.
Who are your coaches?
My tennis coaches are Gabriele Lumera and Fabrizio Fanucci, while my athletic trainers are Pol Gerbaudo and Marta Sagratella.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My strong point is my serve, and I am continuing to work on improving my game.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My age category is Under 16, and my Italian ranking is 2.8.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest successes so far include reaching the Kinder Under 14 Masters at the Italian Forum, reaching the quarterfinals at the Under 14 Master Next Gen in Turin, and reaching the semifinals at the Tennis Europe Under 14 tournament in Palma de Mallorca with my friend Elisa Abriola. A few days ago, I also won my first Open tournament.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Italy, Spain, Austria, and Poland.
What equipment brands do you currently use, and are you sponsored by any of them?
For shoes and clothing, I mainly use Nike, but Nike is not a sponsor.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to start playing ITF tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to play against a Top 10 player in the world.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite player is Flavio Cobolli because he never gives up.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I like hanging out with my friends.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my dad.
Nicole, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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