👧 Maysoon Van Duijvenbode | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My dream is to become a professional tennis player.”

Meet Maysoon Van Duijvenbode, Dutch girl junior tennis player who lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands and competing in U12 tennis category.
Maysoon is one of the top 8 best players of her region within her category.

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

📘 Maysoon Van Duijvenbode | Biography, November 2025

🌷 Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱

🚲 City of bikes – With more bicycles than people, Amsterdam is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world!
🌊 Iconic canals – The UNESCO-listed canal belt gives the city its postcard-perfect charm.
🎨 Art everywhere – Home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank House, Amsterdam is a hub of world-class culture.
🏘️ Cute narrow houses – Leaning gabled buildings line the canals, creating a fairy-tale cityscape.
🌼 Relaxed & open-minded – Famous for its inclusive and free-spirited atmosphere.
☕ Café lifestyle – Cozy cafés, waterside terraces, and vibrant markets like Albert Cuyp and Bloemenmarkt.
🎶 Lively nightlife – From jazz bars to electronic clubs, the city never sleeps.
🛶 Boats everywhere – Locals and visitors alike cruise the canals on sunny days.

🎙️Maysoon Van Duijvenbode | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Maysoon Van Duijvenbode, I am turning 11 in December 2025 and I am a Dutch citizen that lives in the capital of the Netherlands — Amsterdam.

What languages do you speak?

I grew up in London so I am fluent in English and my parents speak Dutch so also speak that language too.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

The first time I touched a racket, I was at the age of 4 years old and I became a member of a tennis club when I was 8 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

Yes, my dad plays tennis and my grandparents used to play tennis too. So it runs in the family.

In which club do you train?

I am a member at ALTC DDV in Amsterdam.

Who are your coaches?

I’m being trained by Henk-Maarten Chin, Susie van Arem and Ron (don’t know his lastname) from tennisschool CIC Tennis Academy. And I play a lot with my dad to practice my shots.

What is your weekly training routine?

During the summer I train 3 times at CIC Tennis and train also 3 times a week with my dad. During the winter it depends on the weather outside but inside I train 3-4 times a week.

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

I’m very quick and have a good forehand. My fitness condition still needs improvement and my serve and backhand.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

U12, I have played over 2025 a lot of tournaments outside of the national ranking. I did became No. 6 out of 143 other players within my category and region of Noord-Holland.

What has been your greatest achievement?

Reaching the National Master championship — it’s a tournament of the top 8 best players of my region within my category. I reached Number 6 ranking over 2025.

In which countries have you already played tournament?

Only in The Netherlands for now. For 2026, I am planning to play in Spain and Morocco.

Do you have any sponsors?

I play in the club selection team and via CIC Tennis we are being sponsored by EA7 by giving us our tennis clothing. I don’t have a racket contract (yet) but I play with Babolat.

What is your goal for 2026?

I would like to start competing to get a national ranking and play more tournaments.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to become a professional tennis player.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

Carlos Alcaraz and Felix Auger-Aliassime.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

I like to sing, dance and be creative.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

To my parents who support me in my dream to becoming a professional tennis player

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

🎾 Maysoon Van Duijvenbode | Tennis playing, November 2025