With only 14 years, the tennis player Luca BarclayBorn and raised in Xàbia, he continues to take firm steps in a career that has led him to compete in both national and international tournaments since he started playing with five yearsHis progress, marked by consistency and work daily, keeps him among the best players in Spain of its category, with a regular presence in the National Top 10.
From Xàbia to the major training venues
Barclay struck his first blows in the Academy of David Ferrer And, over the years, he has gained experience on the competitive calendar. Among his outstanding results is the Spanish Championship by teams in the under-12 category, representing Club of Tennis Valencia, in addition to having been fourth finalist in a Spanish Championship also in the children's category.
He currently trains at the La Marina Academy CH2 under the direction of Chus Contreras, national technician linked to the CH2 La Marina sports project.
Goal achieved: qualifying for 'Les Petits As'
One of the recent milestones in his journey has been his participation in the European qualifying process for the prestigious tournament 'Les Petits As', which is being contested in Tarbes (France) He is considered one of the leading figures in international youth tennis. The event organizers have included Luca Barclay in their list of participants for the 2026 edition.
Although he fell in the previous rounds, the player from Xàbia managed to compete in that context with some of the best young tennis players, as well as with Rafa. NadalCarlos Alcaraz, Roger Federer, Djokovic, etc; a learning experience that adds up at a key stage of athletic development.
Top-level competition in Spain
At the regional level, Luca has been summoned to represent the Valencian Community in a match against Catalonia, although he will not be able to attend due to a scheduling conflict with an international commitment. Furthermore, he recently participated in a tournament with the eight best of the Valencian Community, held precisely at the David Ferrer Academy in Xàbia.
These days he has competed in Valencia in a test of the circuit Sub-14 linked to Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell – Conde de Godó Trophy, a tour that travels through several provinces and culminates with a final phase in Barcelona during the week of the ATP 500.
The athlete's family emphasizes the role of family support During these years, with travel and constant support in competitions inside and outside of Spain, a common effort in youth sports.
In the academic field, they also highlight the support of their Immaculate Mary school from Xàbia and its director, Pepa Ribes, for facilitating the balance between studies and competition, especially in recent seasons with trips abroad.
With the season underway and new challenges ahead, Luca Barclay continues to build, step by step, a competitive profile that positions him Xàbia on the map of national and international grassroots tennis.
