Kanza Ismail Hameed – Tennis Player (2012 • Maldives)
“My dream is to participate in a Grand Slam, such as the Australian Open or Roland-Garros.”
Kanza Ismail Hameed is an international junior tennis player born in 2012 who represents Maldives. Ranked No. 2 nationally in the U14 category, she competes on the ATF Junior Tour.
Like many junior players featured in our Girls Interviews section, Kanza is gaining valuable experience across national and international tournaments, gradually refining her game and competitive mindset.
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.
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Kanza Ismail Hameed | Biography, February 2026
| Name | Kanza Ismail Hameed |
| Date of birth | May 28, 2012 |
| Nationality | Maldivian 🇲🇻 |
| Residence | Male, Maldives |
| Age started tennis | 10 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | #2 |
| International ranking | #120 Asia U14 |
| Tennis club | Mouratoglou Academy Malaysia |
| Coaches | Hussein Rashid Faaih Fazeel |
| Sponsors | |
| @kanzaismail28 |
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Kanza Ismail Hameed | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Kanza Ismail Hameed, and I am 13 years old. I am from the Maldives and currently live in Malaysia.
What languages do you speak?I speak two languages: Dhivehi and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis at age 10.
Are there other tennis players in your family?My family plays tennis.
In which club do you train?I train at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in Malaysia.
Who are your coaches?
- Hussein Rashid – Mouratoglou Academy Malaysia Head Coach
- Faaih Fazeel – Maldives Tennis Associaotion ( Men’s seeded no.1 player Maldives )
What is your weekly training routine?I usually have a one-hour session in the morning before school and two private sessions per week between classes. After school, I either do one hour of fitness or two hours of tennis.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My mental is my strength.
What is your age category and your national ranking?I play for the Maldives under-14 national team and I am ranked second in the Maldives.
What have been your greatest successes so far?Competed in the ITF/ATF Asian 14 & Under Development Regional Qualifying event in Cambodia over two consecutive weeks, reaching the quarterfinals and achieving an ATF Top 120 ranking during the tournament.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Maldives, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, Cambodia and coming week, going to Vietnam.
Do you have any sponsors?–
What is your goal for 2026?To break into the top 50 of the ATF rankings.
What is your tennis dream?My goal is to break into the WTA rankings and become a professional player.
My dream is to participate in a Grand Slam, such as the Australian Open or Roland-Garros.Who are your favorite tennis players?I admire Sabalenka and Ben Shelton.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I enjoy reading and writing.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My parents and all my coaches.
Kanza, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
