Meet Julieta Pareja — an emerging force in the world of tennis and a name you’ll want to remember. In a stunning breakthrough at the 2025 Copa Colsanitas Zurich, Pareja became the youngest player to reach a WTA semifinal since Coco Gauff’s sensational run in 2019.

Entering the tournament as a qualifying wild card, ranked No. 550 in the world, she defied expectations by playing with a level of maturity and consistency that left both fans and opponents in awe.

But this isn’t Pareja’s first taste of the spotlight. Her résumé already includes impressive milestones: winning prestigious ITF J300 titles and proudly representing the United States in the Junior Billie Jean King Cup. She made her professional debut in 2024 at the SoCal Pro Series — and didn’t just participate, she conquered. With that win, she became the youngest champion in the tournament’s history.

Julieta Pareja sponsors include Adidas and Yonex. She has earned less than $1 million in her career.

Julieta Pareja’ Sponsors

Adidas

Pareja has a clothing and shoe sponsorship deal with Adidas

Yonex

She has a racquet sponsorship contract with Yonex

After an intense battle in Rotterdam, Carlos Alcaraz didn’t just win a trophy—he won hearts worldwide with an unexpected embrace. No, not with a girlfriend (because he doesn’t have one), but with the tournament mascot.

Yes, in a moment that sent waves of pure serotonin across the tennis world, Alcaraz wrapped his muscular arms around the fuzzy figure like it was the love of his life. Fans watching live had two immediate reactions:

1. “Awww, that’s adorable!”
2. “Wait… does he actually prefer mascots over humans?”

Hugging It Out After a Tough Season

Let’s be real—Alcaraz has had a tough few months. Jannik Sinner has been flexing his way up the ATP rankings, leaving Carlitos watching from a slightly less glamorous spot. But instead of brooding over his rival’s success, Alcaraz took a different approach: mascot therapy.

After securing victory against Alex de Minaur in the final, Alcaraz turned to the nearest fluffy creature and let it all out. It was a hug that said:

• “I missed winning!”
• “You understand me better than my racquet does.”
• “Can you travel with me on tour?”

With no girlfriend in sight, fans are now wondering: Could a giant, costumed character be Alcaraz’s true soulmate?

Tennis Twitter erupted with theories:

• “He’s been spending too much time with his drop shots—now he’s dropping his emotional barriers too.”
• “That mascot just entered the ATP Top 10 in terms of best on-court chemistry.”
• “Djokovic kisses trophies, Nadal bites them, and now Alcaraz hugs mascots—we love to see it.”

Will Alcaraz make mascot-hugging a new post-match tradition? Will he demand the ATP introduce emotional support mascots at every tournament? Will Sinner respond by hugging a robot just to keep things competitive?

One thing’s for sure: Carlos Alcaraz may not have a girlfriend, but at least he’s got someone to hold onto when the ranking points go up and down.

And isn’t that what we all want in life? 🐻🎾❤️