👦 Muller Jacobs | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My dream is to be number 1 in the world.”

Meet Muller Jacobs, South African boy junior tennis player who lives in Pretoria, South Africa and competing in U12 tennis category.
Muller is ranked number 1 in South Africa, number 1 in Africa and competes in international CAT and ATF tournaments.

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

📘 Muller Jacobs | Biography, November 2025

🌸 Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦

🏛️ The elegant administrative capital, known for its jacaranda-lined streets that turn the city purple in spring.
🌳 A peaceful and green city with beautiful parks, monuments, and historic architecture.
🎓 Home to top universities and a hub of culture, learning, and leadership.
💛 With its calm atmosphere, warm sunshine, and welcoming people, Pretoria shines as the “Jacaranda City” of South Africa!

🎙️Muller Jacobs | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Muller Jacobs, I am 12 years old, I was born on January 29, 2013.
I am South African and I live in Pretoria, South Africa.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Afrikaans and English

At what age did you start playing tennis?
4 years old

Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes my dad used to play tennis as well.

In which club do you train tennis?
I train in Prosat High Performance Tennis Academy.

Who is your tennis coach?
My coaches are Frans Cronje, Johan Coetzee and Frits Swart.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train 8-10 hours per week.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
Greatest quality, is my ability to read the game and play big points well.
What I need to work on, there is always areas that requires work across all areas of my game.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I compet in Under-12, and I am ranked #1 in South Africa and #1 in Africa (CAT).

What has been your greatest achievement?
To represent my country South Africa and to represent the African team and the ATF Intercontinental Championship.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
South Africa, Mozambique, Kazakhstan and Morocco.

Do you have any sponsors?
Wilson and my dad 😊

What is your goal for 2026?
To start playing ITF tournaments, achieve a high Under-14 TSA ranking, and play some CAT tournaments.

What is your tennis dream?
To reach the tennis circuit and win Grand Slam tournament. To be number 1 in the world.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Roger Federer

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
To play cricket.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
My Momager (mom), my dad, Frans Cronje (coach), Wilson and Brett Summers.

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

🎾 Muller Jacobs | Tennis playing, November 2025