Lorena Velasquez

“Tennis is like playing a melody. It's all about rhythm and timing.”

Growing up in the vibrant streets of Mexico City, Lorena always had a racquet in her hand. As a young girl, she spent hours practicing on the local courts with her father, dreaming of one day playing professionally. Her hard work paid off and she quickly rose through the ranks of the international tennis world, becoming a fierce competitor with a reputation for her unrelenting backhand. Beyond tennis, Lorena has a passion for music - often composing melodies in her head while on the tennis court. When she's not traveling the globe for tournaments, you can find her playing guitar in the streets of Mexico City, serenading the locals with her soulful tunes.

What's your favorite thing about playing tennis?

I love the challenge of it. Tennis is such a mental game and it's always pushing me to be my best, both physically and mentally. And of course, the rush of hitting a perfect shot is unbeatable.

What kind of music do you like to play?

I love all kinds of music, but I'm really drawn to soul and blues. There's something about the emotion and intensity that just resonates with me.