Carli Erasmus | Tennis Player (2012, South Africa)

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GirlsCAT
Carli Erasmus, South African U14 tennis player ranked Top 10
CAT Africa U14
Top 50
South Africa U14
Top 10
WTN
23.3
UTR
6+

Rankings updated on October 7, 2026

“My dream is to XXX”

Carli Erasmus tennis player is a South African junior tennis player born in 2012 and based in Cape Town, South Africa. Competing in U14, she is ranked No. 9, trains at Somerset West Club, was chosen to play for her country, has competed in Egypt, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, and aims to win an ITF tournament while dreaming of becoming world No. 1 and creating history in women’s tennis.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

Carli Erasmus ¡ Biography, October 2026

Full NameCarli Erasmus
Date of birthMay 2, 2012
Nationality🇿🇦 South African
ResidenceCape Town, South Africa
Age started tennis7
Tennis age categoryU14
South Africa tennis rankingTop 10
CAT ranking#48
WTN rating23.3
UTR tennis rating6+
Tennis clubSomerset West Club
CoachesLance Pierre du Toit
SponsorsYonex
Instagram@carlierasmus67
Carli Erasmus, South African U14 tennis player ranked Top 10
Carli Erasmus, South African U14 tennis player ranked Top 10
Carli Erasmus shares her South African tennis journey, national team selection, ITF goal, and world No. 1 dream.
Carli Erasmus, South African U14 tennis player ranked Top 10

Carli Erasmus ¡ Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Carli Erasmus. I was born on May 2, 2012. I am South African and I live in Cape Town, South Africa.
What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak Afrikaans.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was seven years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, I have a younger sister.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Somerset West Club.
Who are your coaches?
My coach is Lance Pierre du Toit.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is that I have a lot of power. What I need to improve is my consistency.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in U14 and I am ranked No. 9.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
One of my greatest successes so far was being chosen to play for my country.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Egypt, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I play with the Yonex EZONE and I am sponsored.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to win an ITF tournament.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become No. 1 in the world and create history in women’s tennis.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite player is Alex Eala because her focus is very good and she works super hard.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I really enjoy painting.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my dad.
Carli, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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