👧🎾 Sophia Lima Damasceno Silva | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“My dream is to meet the best players in the world, and one day play in a Grand Slam.”

Meet Sophia Lima Damasceno Silva, Brazilian girl junior tennis player who lives in Belém, Pará, Brazil and competing in U12 tennis category.
Sophia plays with his father who is her inspiration.

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

📘 Sophia Lima Damasceno Silva | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Belém, Pará, Brazil

🌊 A vibrant city at the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, where rivers meet culture and tradition.
🍍 Famous for its Amazonian cuisine, tropical fruits, and the colorful Ver-o-Peso Market.
🏛️ With beautiful colonial buildings and lively festivals, it’s full of rhythm and history.
🎶 Warm, musical, and surrounded by nature, Belém is the shining heart of northern Brazil!

🎙️Sophia Lima Damasceno Silva | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Sophia Lima Damasceno Silva, I am 11 years old, and I was born on August 15, 2014.
I am Brazilian, from Belém do Pará.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Portuguese and English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing when I was 5 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my father — he’s my inspiration.

At which club do you train?
Assembleia Paraense.

Who are your coaches?
Bruno and Eriko.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train every day of the week, and I also do physical training and physiotherapy.

As an athlete, what is your greatest strength and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my calmness on court; I need to improve my movement on court.

What is your junior category and national ranking?
My category is 12 years old, and my national ranking is #59.

What has been your greatest achievement?
I am a two-time Paraense Champion.

In which countries have you competed?
Brazil.

Do you have any sponsors?
No.

What is your goal for 2026?
To improve my ranking and win national tournaments.

What is your dream in tennis?
To watch international tournaments, meet the best players in the world, and one day play in a Grand Slam.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My father, Sabalenka, Alcaraz, and Bia Haddad.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
To travel, go out, and spend time with my friends.

To whom would you like to dedicate this interview?
Mainly to my parents, who are my biggest supporters, my coaches, and my friends.

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