Mariana Isabel Higuita Barraza (born 14 June 2007) is a Colombian

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player.

Early life

Born in

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to parents Luis Alberto and Paola Karina, she moved to

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in 2019.

Career

Junior career

She was South American champion at U12 and U14 levels. In 2021, she also became South American U14 doubles champion alongside Valentina Mediorreal. She won the doubles at the J500 event in

in March 2024, alongside her regular playing partner of five years, and compatriot, Valentina Mediorreal Arias. In the final they defeated Luna María Cinali of Argentina and Chilean Antonia Veragara Rivera in straight sets. She represented Colombia in the Junior Billie Jean Cup.

Professional career

She was awarded a wildcard for the 2024 Copa Colsanitas in

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in both the singles and doubles competitions, for her

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main draw debut. In the singles she lost in the first round to

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. In the doubles, she and her regular partner from the junior events Valentina Mediorreal were drawn against their compatriots

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and

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Higuita, Mariana 2007 births Living people Colombian female tennis players 21st-century Colombian sportswomen