👦 Thiago Benavides Flórez | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“I dream to be a professional tennis player.”

Meet Thiago Benavides Flórez, Colombian boy junior tennis player who lives in Nariño, Colombia and competing in Orange Ball tennis category.
Thiago just won the 2025 national championship Chiquitines.

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

📘 Thiago Benavides Flórez | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Nariño, Colombia

🌋 Nariño is a stunning region in southern Colombia, full of volcanoes, lakes, and mountain landscapes.
🌿 It’s famous for its lush nature, coffee farms, and the beautiful Laguna de la Cocha.
🎭 The people of Nariño celebrate life with colorful traditions like the Carnival of Blacks and Whites in Pasto.
☕ Warm, welcoming, and full of flavor — Nariño is a true gem of Colombia’s Andes!

🎙️Thiago Benavides Flórez | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Thiago Benavides Flórez. I was born on March 13, 2018. I am 7 years old and I am from the city of San Juan de Pasto in Nariño, Colombia.

What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak Spanish and I am learning English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I have been playing tennis since I was 4.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
My dad and mom play tennis, and my younger sister is following in our footsteps.

What club do you train at?
I train at Club Colombia Pasto.

Who are your coaches?
My coaches are Fernando and Cristian Saavedra.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train 3 hours every day, Monday through Friday.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My greatest quality is my dedication and responsibility. I have a good drive and serve.
I need to improve my emotional management on the court.

What is your junior category and national ranking?
I compete in the Orange Ball category from 2017 to 2018.

What has been your greatest achievement?
Becoming champion in the most important tournament in the country called CHIQUITINES 2025, and being among the top 10 tennis players on the tennis and values ​​circuit.

In which countries have you already played tournaments?
In Ecuador, in the Nicola Lapenti tournament.

Do you have sponsors?
I don’t have any sponsors yet.

What is your goal for 2026?
To be the best tennis player in my category.

What is your tennis dream?
To be a professional tennis player.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Shelton, Alcaraz, Nadal, and Sinner

What do you like to do besides tennis?
I like to play a lot with my little sister, and I also like soccer and video games.

Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I want to dedicate this interview to all players like me. We will achieve our dream of being the best.

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