Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar | Tennis Player (2013, Venezuela)

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Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar, Venezuelan U14 tennis player ranked No. 5 nationally
COSAT U14
Top 30
Venezuela U14
Top 5
WTN
22.8
UTR
6+

Rankings updated on October 24, 2026

“My dream is to earn a university scholarship.”

Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar tennis player is a Venezuelan junior tennis player born in 2013 and based in Caracas, Venezuela. Ranked No. 5 nationally in U14, she previously reached No. 1 in U10 and No. 2 in U12. Training at Academia Román Recarte, she aims to compete on the COSAT G1 circuit and earn a university scholarship.

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.

Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar · Biography, October 2026

Full NameSofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar
Date of birth
Nationality🇻🇪 Venezuelan
Residence8
Age started tennis
Tennis age categoryU14
Venezuela tennis ranking#5
COSAT ranking#28
WTN rating22.8
UTR tennis rating6+
Tennis clubAcademia de Tenis Román Recarte
CoachesRomán Recarte
SponsorsCuadro
Wilson
Mizuno
Instagram@_sofia_rodriguez_v
@yennygirl_
Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar, Venezuelan U14 tennis player ranked No. 5 nationally
Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar, Venezuelan U14 tennis player ranked No. 5 nationally
Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar shares her Venezuelan junior tennis journey, national U10 and U12 rankings, current U14 No. 5 position, COSAT G1 ambitions, and university scholarship dream.
Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar, Venezuelan U14 tennis player ranked No. 5 nationally

Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Sofia Valentina Rodriguez Salazar. I was born on July 8, 2013. I am Venezuelan, and I live in Caracas, Venezuela.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Spanish and English at an intermediate level.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was eight years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Academia Román Recarte.
Who are your coaches?
My coaches are Román Recarte and his team.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my mental strength. I need to improve my game, and I still have a lot to learn.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the U14 category, and I am ranked No. 5 nationally.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I was ranked No. 1 in U10 (with a Babolat contract), No. 2 in U12 (with a Somos Cuadro contract), and No. 5 in U14 (with a Wilson contract).
In which countries have you played tournaments?
Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, and Argentina.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I use Wilson, Mizuno shoes, and Somos Cuadro clothing. Yes, I am sponsored.
What is your next goal?
To compete on the COSAT G1 circuit.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to earn a university scholarship.
Who is your favorite player and why?
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I enjoy going for walks, going to the beach, studying, and listening to music.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
To my parents, who give their all for me.
Sofia, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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