The island-born player, who already made her debut this year at the Australian Open, has experienced a meteoric rise in her career. Her crucial victory over Veronika Erjavec secured the Spanish team's passage, led by fellow Gran Canaria native Carla Suárez, to the final stages of the prestigious tournament. This achievement is particularly significant, as the team faced the absences of key players such as Cristina Bucsa, Paula Badosa, and Jessica Bouzas.
“"I'm still processing it. I know this is very important for Spain, and considering Cristina Bucsa's absence, everything became a bit more complicated. In the end, the most experienced players were Sara Sorribes and Aliona Bolsova, while Leyre Romero and I were playing for the first time. We achieved qualification because we did great collective work."
Quevedo, who previously won the ITF W100 Gran Canaria-Maspalomas in August, is now preparing for the clay court season. Her big dream is to play on the clay of Paris at Roland Garros, a tournament she is particularly excited about and considers her most cherished goal.
The tennis player highlighted the importance of team support and the experience of playing in a different format than the individual circuit. She emphasized the connection with coach Carla Suárez, whose calm demeanor and experience were fundamental to her performance on the court. The young athlete expressed gratitude for the support of her family in the Canary Islands and her team, who accompany her in her development.
Among her upcoming goals for 2026, Kaitlin Quevedo aims to finish the year in the Top 100 of the world rankings, seeking consistency in every match, regardless of the circumstances or opponent. She is currently in Portugal to compete in the Oeiras Challenger, hoping to participate in the Madrid Mutua Open and Rome before her eagerly anticipated debut at Roland Garros.
