“My dream is to leave my mark on the history of tennis.”
Maya Chaieb is an international junior tennis player born in 2013, representing Tunisia. She competes in the CAT Junior Circuit in Africa and continues to develop her game through training and competitive match play.
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.
Maya Chaieb | Biography, February 2026
| Name | Maya Chaieb |
| Date of birth | April 20, 2013 |
| Nationality | Tunisian 🇹🇳 |
| Residence | Tunis, Tunisia |
| Age started tennis | 3 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | |
| International ranking | #45 Africa |
| Tennis club | Tennis Club de la Marsa |
| Coaches | Seif Ben Slimen Yassine Debbech |
| Sponsors | |
| @chaiebmaya |
Maya Chaieb | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Maya Chaieb, I am 12 years old, I was born on April 20, 2013.
I am Tunisian, and I live in Tunis, Tunisia.What languages do you speak?Fluent in French, Tunisian Darija, and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?3 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?No.
In which club do you train?Tennis Club de La Marsa.
Who are your coaches?Seif Ben Slimen and Yassine Debbech.
What is your weekly training routine?Minimum 3 hours per day.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My strength is my forehand and I need to improve my ball pass percentage on serve.
What is your age category and your national ranking?Junior, I don’t know my ranking.
What have been your greatest successes so far?I won a Masters tournament and finished 2nd in the Arab Team Championship.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Hungary, Spain, France, Italy, Egypt, Morocco.
Do you have any sponsors?No.
What is your goal for 2026?Improve my African ranking.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to leave my mark on the history of tennis.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Listen to music.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?To my father.
Maya, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
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