👧 Selima Ben Dhia | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“My dream is to become world number 1 at the WTA and to win the 4 Grand Slams.”

Meet Selima Ben Dhia, Tunisian girl junior tennis player who lives in La Marsa, Tunisia and competing in U14 tennis category.
Selima won twice the 2025 African junior championships U14 🏆

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

📘 Selima Ben Dhia | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | La Marsa, Tunisia

🌍 La Marsa is a charming coastal town near Tunis, loved for its relaxed Mediterranean vibe.
🌊 With golden beaches and clear blue water, it’s perfect for swimming and seaside walks.
🏛️ The town is full of elegant villas, cafés, and local markets blending modern life with Tunisian tradition.
🌅 La Marsa is a favorite getaway for families and artists — peaceful, sunny, and full of charm.

🎙️Selima Ben Dhia | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Selima Ben Dhia, I am 14 years old. I am born on March 7, 2011.
I am Tunisian, and I live in Tunisia in la Marsa.

What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak English, French, Arabic and a little Spanish.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at 7 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, there aren’t any.

In which club do you train tennis?
In the Tennis Club de la Marsa

Who is your tennis coach?
Gaith Mannai, Mohamed Gebs (fitness) and Rayen Gmati, Foued Ben ezzedine (tennis)

What is your weekly training routine?
I train everyday in the morning from 7 to 8:30 and 3h in the afternoon.

What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My best shot is the down the line backhand.
I need to improve my serve.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I compet in U14 category and my ranking is 15/3.
And my continental ranking (in Africa) is #1.

What are your best tennis results?

• I won the African junior championship U14 on clay courts in February 2025 (singles and doubles).
• I won a J30 in doubles
• I won the African junior championship U14 on hard courts in September 2025

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I played in Egypt, Morocco, France, Germany and Czech Republic.

What is the first country you dream of playing in?
I dream to play in Australia (in Melbourne).

Do you have any sponsors?
No

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become world number 1 at the WTA and to win the 4 Grand Slams.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite tennis players are Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like shopping, traveling and watching TV shows and anime.

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

🎾 Selima Ben Dhia | Tennis playing, October 2025

💪 Selima Ben Dhia | Physical training, October 2025