👦 Achref Ltaief | Tennis Papers interview, January 2026
“My dream is to be in the top 50 ATP players.”
Meet Achref, young Tunisian tennis player who lives in Sousse, Tunisia and currently competing in Men category.
In 2021, Ashref reached the world ranking of 1679 in the ITF Juniors.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in January 2026.
📘 Achref Ltaief | Biography, January 2026
| Name | Achref Ltaief |
| Date of birth | December 30, 2005 |
| Nationality | Tunisian 🇹🇳 |
| Residence | Sousse, Tunisia |
| Age started tennis | 4 |
| Tennis category | Men |
| National ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis Club | Tennis Club Monastir |
| Coaches | Lokmane Lebdi Zohir Arki Youssef Gharsallah |
| Sponsors | Imprimerie EL.MAAREF |
| @achref_eltaief |
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🎙️Achref Ltaief | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Achref Ltaief, I am 20 years old, I was born on December 30, 2005.
I am Tunisian, and I live in Sousse, Tunisia.What languages do you speak?Arabic, French, English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?4 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?Yes, I have a younger brother.
Which club do you train with?Monastir Tennis Club.
Who are your coaches?Lokmane Lebdi, Zohir Arki, and Youssef Gharsallah are my physical trainers
What is your weekly training routine?I train twice a day all week and I play in the 15k tournaments every week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My defensive style is my strong point, and I need to improve my net game and my serve/volley.
What is your tennis category and national ranking?Seniors and 15/1.
What has been your greatest achievement so far?I have beaten players with high rankings and I have won national tournaments.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Turkey, Egypt, Algeria.
Do you have any sponsors?Imprimerie EL.MAAREF.
What is your goal for 2026?To win an international tournament, either singles or doubles.
What is your tennis dream?To be in the top 50.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Sinner and Nadal.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?To be with my friends.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My friend Omar Knani.
Thank you for the interview, Achref 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
