👧 Rebecca Carla Francia | Tennis Papers interview, January 2026

“My dream is to become a professional tennis player and express my best tennis.”

Meet Rebecca Carla Francia, Italian junior tennis player who lives in Casale Monferrato, Italy and currently competing in Girls U14 category.
Rebecca is Italian runner-up in singles and doubles in 2025 and competes in Tennis Europe international tournaments.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in January 2026.

📘 Rebecca Carla Francia | Biography, January 2026

🏰 Casale Monferrato, Italy 🇮🇹

🏛️ Admire the beautiful Baroque cathedral and old streets
🍷 Heart of Monferrato wines and slow living
🌿 Surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards
🍝 Enjoy authentic Piedmont cuisine and local flavors
🌅 Peaceful, refined, and full of Italian charm

🎙️Rebecca Carla Francia | Interview, January 2026

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Rebecca Carla Francia, I am 12 years old, I am Italian and I live in Casale Monferrato (AL), Italy.

What languages do you speak?

I speak Italian and English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis when I was 3 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

No one else in my family plays tennis.

Which club do you train with?

My tennis club is Società Canottieri Casale ASD.

Who are your coaches?

My coaches are Giulia Gabba, Sara Simbula, Matteo Sacchi, Alessandro Ranieri, Nicolas Tassara, and Marco Lagati.

What is your weekly training routine?

I train every day, with both tennis and athletics/fitness.

What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?

My best shot is my backhand, and the main thing I need to improve is my forehand.

What is your tennis category and national ranking?

My junior category is U14 and my national ranking is 2.8.

What has been your greatest achievement so far?

I am Italian runner-up in singles and doubles in 2025.

In which countries have you played tournaments?

I have played tournaments in Finland, France, Albania, Croatia, and England.

Do you have any sponsors?

My sponsor is Head.

What is your goal for 2026?

My goal for 2026 is to be in the main draw in Tennis Europe (TE) tournaments.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to become a professional tennis player and express my best tennis.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

My favourite tennis players are Alcaraz and Sabalenka.

What do you enjoy outside of tennis?

Outside of tennis, I like travelling, watching movies, and spending time with my family.

Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?

I would like to dedicate this interview to my parents, because they always support me, and to my coaches.

Thank you for the interview, Rebecca 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷