👧 Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025
“My dream is to get a spot in college and play in a Grand Slam.”
Meet Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar, Venezuelan girl, talent junior tennis player who lives in Caracas, Venezuela and competing in U12 and U14 tennis category.
Sofia also compets in international tournaments via the COSAT Junior Tour.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar | Biography, September 2025
| Name | Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar |
| Date of birth | August 7, 2013 |
| Nationality | Venezuelan 🇻🇪 |
| Residence | Caracas, Venezuela |
| @sofiav_rodriguezsalazar | |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis Club | Academia de Tenis Román Recarte |
| Tennis coach | Román Recarte |
| Junior tennis category | U12 |
| National tennis ranking | #6 (U12 Venezuela) #10 (U14 Venezuela) |
| International tennis ranking | #51 (U12 COSAT) |
| Sponsors | Cuadro |
🏠 Residence | Caracas, Venezuela
🌍 Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela.
🏛️ Known for its mix of modern buildings, cultural centers, and historic plazas.
🎨 The city has museums, theaters, and a lively artistic life.
⛰️ Surrounded by the green Avila Mountain, Caracas offers beautiful views and outdoor spaces where families can relax and enjoy nature.
🎙️Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar | Interview, September 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Sofia Valentina Rodríguez Salazar, I am 12 years old, born on August 7, 2013.
I am Venezuelan and I live in Caracas, Venezuela.What languages do you speak?
Spanish and EnglishAt what age did you start playing tennis?
7 1/2 years oldAre there other tennis players in your family?
My dadWhat club do you train at?
Academia de Tenis Román RecarteWho are your coaches?
Román RecarteWhat is your weekly training routine?
19 hours a weekWhat is your best shot and what do you need to improve?
My best shot is my forehand, and I need to improve my backhand.What is your junior category and national ranking?
My age group is U12 and I’m ranked #6 nationally.
I also play in U14 and am ranked #10 nationally.What are your best results?
When I was 10, I was ranked number 1 in the Green Ball category.
I played and won the tournament sponsored by Babolat Venezuela, earning a one-year contract with the prestigious company.
That same season, I also played and won a Junior Masters sponsored by CLX Samsung, earning me a Smart TV.
I also play COSAT, currently ranked #51, and my best results from the 2025 COSAT tournaments were in Bolivia and Venezuela.In which countries have you already played tennis?
- Bolivia – COSAT 2025, two stages (Tarija and Santa Cruz)
- Colombia – COSAT 2025, stage (Barranquilla)
- Venezuela – COSAT 2025, 3 stages (Caracas, Valencia, and Barquisimeto)
What is the first country you dream of playing in?
USADo you have sponsors?
Yes, with CuadroWhat is your tennis dream?
Through this sport, get a spot in college and play in a Grand Slam (US Open).Who are your favorite tennis players?
Aryna Sabalenka, Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik SinnerWhat do you like to do besides tennis?
Modeling, advertising.Thanks a lot Sofia!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
