“My goal for 2026 is to win the African Championship.”
Khadija Ben Attia Saafi tennis player born in 2015 is a Tunisian junior tennis player from Sousse competing in the U11 and U12 categories. With a U12 National Masters title already on her record, Khadija is developing an all-around game built around strong groundstrokes and variety on court.
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.
👧 Khadija Ben Attia Saafi | Biography, May 2026
| Full Name | Khadija Ben Attia Saafi |
| Date of birth | March 11, 2015 |
| Nationality | Tunisian 🇹🇳 |
| Residence | Sousse, Tunisia |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
| FTT ranking | 30/1 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 5.xx |
| Tennis club | Tennis Club Hammam Sousse |
| Coaches | Sami Sakka Chedi Abbes |
| Sponsors | |
| @attiakhadijasaafi |
🎙️ Khadija Ben Attia Saafi | Interview, May 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Khadija Ben Attia Saafi. I am 11 years old, born on March 11, 2015. I am Tunisian and I live in Sousse, Tunisia.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Arabic, French, and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 5 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No one in my family plays tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Tennis Club Hammam Sousse (TCHS).
What is your coaching team?
My tennis coach is Sami Sakka and my fitness coach is Chedi Abbes.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train five days a week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
I have a great forehand and a strong backhand. I also like variety in my game with volleys, drop shots, and smashes. I would like to continue improving my serve.
What is your age category and ranking?
I compete in the U11 and U12 categories and my current ranking is 30/1.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
One of my biggest achievements so far is winning a U12 National Masters title.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I mainly play national tournaments and I also participated in the Passage Espoir 2026 Tennis Europe tournament in Agen, France.
Do you have any sponsors?
I do not have any sponsors yet.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to win the African Championship.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to win all the Grand Slam tournaments.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would love to meet Aryna Sabalenka because she is my idol.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I love swimming and diving.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my family and my team.
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