Federico Cinà Biography: Age, Ranking, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Titles, Academy, Coach

Federico Cinà, is an Italian professional tennis player from Palermo, known for his powerful two-handed backhand and aggressive baseline play, earning the nickname “Palli.”

A product of the Cinà Tennis Institute, he became the first player born in 2007 to reach the ATP Top 500 in 2023 and achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 243 in July 2025.

Cinà made his ATP debut at the 2025 Miami Open, defeating Francisco Comesana to become the second Italian minor to win a Masters 1000 match, following Jannik Sinner. His 2022 US Open boys’ singles title and 2024 French Open boys’ doubles final appearance highlight his potential as a future star in Italian tennis.

Profile

• Full Name: Federico Cinà
• Stage Name: Federico Cinà, Palli
• Born: 30 March, 2007
• Age: 18 years old
• Birthplace: Palermo, Italy
• Nationality: Italian
• Occupation: Professional Tennis Player
• Height: 1.85m
• Parents: Francesco Cinà, Susanna Attili
• Siblings: Giulia Cinà
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $600,000

Early Life and Education

Federico Cinà was born on March 30, 2007, in Palermo, Italy, to Francesco Cinà, a former coach of Grand Slam finalist Roberta Vinci, and Susanna Attili, both ex-tennis players. He grew up with his older sister, Giulia, who nicknamed him “Pallino” as a baby, later shortened to “Palli.”

Cinà began playing tennis at age three, often accompanying his father to tournaments. He attended the Diploma Programme at an International School in Palermo, balancing his studies with a rigorous training schedule, and completed his high school exams in 2025. His ethnicity is Italian, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Federico Cinà started his tennis journey at age three under his father Francesco’s guidance at the Country Club in Palermo. By 2019, at age 12, he won the 77th Coppa Lambertenghi singles title (6-3, 6-2 over Andrea Cadeddu) and doubles with Andrea De Marchi.

In 2021, he reached the final of the prestigious Petit As tournament, losing to Maxim Mrva, and in 2022, he helped Italy reach the European U16 team championship final alongside Lorenzo Angelini and Lorenzo Carboni. His breakthrough came in 2022 when he won the US Open boys’ singles title, defeating Alexander Blockx 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-2, marking him as a top junior prospect.

In 2023, Cinà transitioned to professional tournaments, reaching the boys’ singles semifinals at the US Open and becoming the first player born in 2007 to enter the ATP Top 500 in November at No. 498. He debuted at the ATP Challenger level in Alicante and competed in qualifiers at the Barcelona Open and Mutua Madrid Open.

In 2024, he won his first ITF M15 title in Buzau, Romania, and reached the boys’ doubles final at the French Open with Rei Sakamoto, losing to Nicolai Budkov Kjaer and Joel Schwaerzler. His first ATP Challenger final came in 2025 at Hersonissos, Greece, where he defeated Aslan Karatsev in the semifinals but lost to Dimitar Kuzmanov.

Cinà made his ATP debut at the 2025 Miami Open as a wildcard, defeating No. 67 Francisco Comesana 7-6(4), 7-6(2), becoming the second Italian minor to win a Masters 1000 match after Jannik Sinner in 2019. He followed with a second ATP win at the 2025 Madrid Open, beating Coleman Wong 7-6(5), 6-1, making him the second-lowest-ranked Madrid match winner ever.

Currently ranked No. 243, Cinà trains at the Cinà Tennis Institute and CT Vela Messina, focusing on improving his serve and physicality. His recent performances, including a competitive set against Sebastian Korda, signal his potential to rise further in the ATP rankings.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @pallicina07

Personal Life

Federico Cinà is single, with no known spouse or children. A Real Madrid supporter, he also enjoys basketball and soccer, and his creative side shines through his interest in rapping. He remains committed to his studies, having completed his International School exams in 2025.

Net Worth

Federico Cinà has an estimated net worth of $600,000 USD, primarily from prize money totaling approximately $450,000, earned through ATP, ATP Challenger, and ITF tournaments. His 2025 Miami Open and Madrid Open wins, along with his Hersonissos Challenger final, significantly boosted his earnings.