👧 Maha Daoudi | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My dream is to make tennis my profession.”

Meet Maha Daoudi, French-Moroccan girl junior tennis player who lives in Toulon, France and competing in U14 tennis category.
Maha competes in the national championship 1 in France and in international CAT tournaments with the Moroccan team.

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

📘 Maha Daoudi | Biography, November 2025

🌴 Toulon, France 🇫🇷

🏖️ Seaside beauty – Famous for its sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and scenic Mourillon coast.
⚓ Historic naval base – Home to one of Europe’s most important military ports.
⛰️ Mont Faron – A must-see viewpoint accessible by cable car, offering breathtaking panoramas.
🎨 Culture & charm – Lively markets, Provençal streets, museums, and a beautiful old town.
⚽ Sports vibes – Rugby is huge here, with the legendary RC Toulon.
☀️ Mediterranean lifestyle – Sunshine, lavender scents, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere.

🎙️Maha Daoudi | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Maha Daoudi, I was born on July 26, 2012, I am French-Moroccan and I live in Toulon, France.

What languages do you speak?

I speak French, and I have some knowledge of English and Spanish.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

My father also plays tennis; it’s thanks to him that I started playing tennis.

In which club do you train?

I train at the Tennis Municipal Ollioulais (TMO).

Who are your coaches?

My main coach is Ludovic Gratian.

What is your weekly training routine?

I train from Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During those days we do running, swimming, physical training, and of course, tennis.

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

I would say I’m quite patient and have a pretty good feel for the game.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

I’m in the 13-14 age group and my ranking is 4/6.

What has been your greatest achievement?

My greatest achievement is having been able to play on my club’s first team in the National 1 league and also qualifying for Tarbes (Les Petits As) in January 2026.
I’m also lucky enough to be the Moroccan doubles champion in the 13-year-old category with my friend Celya.

In which countries have you already played tournament?

I’ve already played in Morocco, Italy, and Mallorca (Spain).

Do you have any sponsors?

I’m fortunate to have Tecnifibre accompanying me.

What is your goal for 2026?

My goal for 2026 is to advance as far as possible in “Les Petits As” tournament and improve my ranking.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to make tennis my profession.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

My favorite player is Aryna Sabalenka.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

Outside of tennis, I work hard to succeed in school and I also do a lot of arts and crafts.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

I would like to dedicate this interview to my coach, Ludo, without whom none of this would have been possible, and to my parents, who make many sacrifices so that I can achieve my dream.

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