👧 Valeria Pineda | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025
“My dream is to be able to play the US Open.”
Meet Valeria Pineda, Venezuelan-Portuguese girl, talent junior tennis player who lives in Caracas, Venezuela and competing in U12 and U14 tennis category.
Valeria compets in international COSAT junior tournaments.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Valeria Pineda | Biography, October 2025
| Name | Valeria Pineda |
| Date of birth | May 28, 2013 |
| Nationality | Venezuelan 🇻🇪 Portuguese 🇵🇹 |
| Residence | Caracas, Venezuela |
| @vallll.pinedaa_ | |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis Club | Elite Performance Center |
| Tennis coach | Miguel Cicenia Núnez |
| Junior tennis category | U12 U14 |
| National tennis ranking | #13 (U12 Venezuela) #48 (U14 Venezuela) |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Sponsors |
🏠 Residence | Caracas, Venezuela
🌍 Caracas is the capital of Venezuela.
⛰️ Nestled in a valley, it’s surrounded by the impressive Ávila Mountain.
🏛️ The city offers museums, theaters, and lively plazas full of culture.
🌳 Caracas also has parks and green spaces where families can relax and enjoy nature.
🎙️Valeria Pineda | Interview, October 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Valeria Pineda, I am 12 years old, and I was born on May 28, 2013.
I am Venezuelan and Portuguese, and I live in Caracas, Venezuela.What languages do you speak?
English and SpanishAt what age did you start playing tennis?
I have been playing tennis since I was 5 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
NoIn which club do you train tennis?
Elite Performance EPWho is your tennis coach?
My head coach is Miguel Cicenia.What is your weekly training routine?
I train every day for 4 hours in the morning, which includes 1 hour of physical training, and 3 days in the afternoon for 4 hours, which includes 1 hour of physical training.What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My best shot in tennis is the serve, and I need to improve the bounce soon.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
U12 Ranking #13 and U14 Ranking #48What are your best tennis results?
My first triumphs came when I played Green Ball (U10) being doubles champion, also in that same year I won the first season of World kids tennis, later in the 12-year-old category I have been singles champion in 2 state tournaments and finalist in another, also finalist in doubles in a state tournament, I have also reached the quarterfinals in a national tournament of the U12 category, while in the U14 category I reached the quarterfinals in 2 states and passed the first round in 2 national tournaments. I was also able to pass the first round in my first international tournament COSAT, Valencia, Venezuela.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
VenezuelaWhat is the first country you dream of playing in?
USADo you have any sponsors?
At the moment I don’t have any sponsors.What is your tennis dream?
To be able to play the US OpenWho are your favorite tennis players?
Rafael Nadal, Venus Williams, Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda AnisimovaWhat do you like to do outside of tennis?
Go to the movies or to the beach with my friendsThanks a lot Valeria!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
