👦 Hasan Safar | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025

“My dream is to break into the ATP rankings.”

Meet Hasan Safar, Kuwaiti boy junior tennis player who lives in Kuwait City, Kuwait and competing in U14 tennis category.
Hasan is among the best players in his country and aspires to join the national team in 2026.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Hasan Safar | Biography, December 2025

🏙️ Kuwait City, Kuwait 🇰🇼

🗼 See the iconic Kuwait Towers by the sea
🕌 Deep history & culture in every corner
🛍️ Enjoy luxury malls & bustling souks
🍽️ Taste rich Middle Eastern flavors
🌅 Stunning sunsets over the Persian Gulf

🎙️Name | Interview, December 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Hasan Safar. I’m 14 years old. I was born on January 11, 2011.
I live in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

What languages do you speak?

I speak English and Arabic.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis at 12 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

I play tennis with my father.

In which club do you train?

I play in Kuwait Club.

Who are your coaches?

My coaches are Abdullah, Mahmeed and coach Ali.

What is your weekly training routine?

I play tennis 5 days a week and sometimes 6.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?

I really need to improve my second serve.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

I play in U14 and I am ranked #6.

What has been your greatest achievement?

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In which countries have you already played tournament?

I played tournaments in Kuwait.

Do you have any sponsors?

I don’t have any sponsors.

What is your goal for 2026?

My goal for 2026 is to win the under-16 tournament and I am on the verge of joining the national team.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to break into the ATP rankings, win Roland-Garros and have sponsors like Yonex and OnRunning.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

My favorite tennis players are Rafael Nadal and Sinner.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

I like playing video games, chatting with my friends, going to the arcade and many other things.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

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Thanks a lot Hasan!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷