Raffaella Azzollini – Tennis Player (2013 • ITALY)
“My dream is to play at Roland-Garros.”
Raffaella Azzollini is a junior tennis player born in 2013, representing Italy.
She competes on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour and continues to develop her game through training and competition.
Like many junior players featured in our Girls Interviews section, Raffaella continues to gain experience through competition.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her early career, playing style, competitive results, and long-term potential in professional tennis.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
Raffaella Azzollini | Biography, January 2026
| NAME | Raffaella Azzollini |
| Date of birth | February 9, 2013 |
| Nationality | Italian 🇮🇹 |
| Residence | Andria, Italy |
| Age started tennis | 4 |
| Tennis age category | U13 |
| National ranking | #9 |
| International ranking | #1009 Europe U14 |
| Tennis club | Circolo Tennis Barletta |
| Coaches | Francesco Faggella Flavio Piazzolla Federico Mirgone |
| Sponsors | Babolat |
| @raffaella_azzollini_ |
Andria, Italy 🇮🇹 – land of castles & Apulian heritage
🏰 Home to the iconic Castel del Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage site
🏛️ A city rich in medieval history & architecture
🌿 Surrounded by olive groves and fertile countryside
🍽️ Known for traditional Apulian cuisine and local products
🎭 Strong ties to culture, festivals & traditions
✨ A timeless blend of history, landscape & southern Italian identity
Raffaella Azzollini | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Raffaella Azzollini, I am 12 years old, I was born on February 9, 2013.
I am Italian.What languages do you speak?English, French, Italian.
At what age did you start playing tennis?At 4 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?Yes, my twin brother Salvatore and my father.
In which club do you train?Circolo Tennis Barletta.
Who are your coaches?National coach Francesco Faggella, national coach Flavio Piazzolla, and coach Federico Mirgone.
What is your weekly training routine?I train every day.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?Good forehand and good hand control, but there’s still a lot to improve.
What is your age category and your national ranking?Under 13, ranking: 3.3.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
- Regional Under 12 Champion 2025
- Next Gen Doubles Winner
- Third place in the Under 12 National Team Championships
- Round of 16 in singles and quarter-finals in doubles at the Italian Championships
In which countries have you played tournaments?Italy.
Do you have any sponsors?Babolat.
What is your goal for 2026?Playing my best tennis.
What is your tennis dream?Playing at Roland-Garros.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Jasmine Paolini and Coco Gauff.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Drawing.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?To my family and my coaches.
Raffaella, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
