👧 Samantha Lucena Fois | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“My dream is to become a WTA player and win a Grand Slam.”

Meet Samantha Lucena Fois, Venezuelan girl junior tennis player who lives in Caracas, Venezuela and competing in U14 tennis category.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Samantha Lucena Fois | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Caracas, Venezuela

🌆 Caracas is the vibrant capital of Venezuela, nestled in a valley surrounded by the beautiful Ávila Mountain.
🏞️ Nature and city life mix perfectly — you can hike in the morning and enjoy cafés and music in the afternoon.
🎨 The city is full of art, color, and friendly people with a strong sense of culture.
☀️ Energetic, lively, and full of flavor — Caracas truly captures the spirit of Venezuela!

🎙️Samantha Lucena Fois | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Samantha Lucena Fois, I am 13 years old and I was born on September 14, 2012.
I am Venezuelan and I live in Caracas, Venezuela.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Spanish and English

At what age did you start playing tennis?
6

Are there other tennis players in your family?
There are no other tennis players in my family

In which club do you train tennis?
Belisario Academy

Who is your tennis coach?
Gustavo Belisario, Álvaro Hincapié, Sebastián Anzola, among others.

What is your weekly training routine?
Daily: physical training (an hour and a half) tennis (two hours)
Physical training: strength, endurance, speed, or coordination.
Tennis: tactical patterns, serve and return, volley or spin, mechanics exercises, among others.
Weekly: 5-6 days

What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
Highest strength: Variations such as the drop shot/volley/slice and agility
Improvement: Backhand and second serve

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
1st year in the 14-year-old category, national ranking: around the top 30

What are your best tennis results?
Round of 16 in a G1 (national) and singles and doubles champion in a G4.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Venezuela

Do you have any sponsors?
Everlast (group sponsorship)

What is your goal for 2026?
To break into the national top 8

What is your tennis dream?
To become a WTA player and win a Grand Slam, specifically Wimbledon and the US Open

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sakkari, Aryna Sabalenka, Serena Williams

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Aside from tennis, I like to play padel or watch sports documentaries.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my mom and dad.

Thanks a lot Samantha!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷