“My dream is to win Roland-Garros.”
Meet Yanis Khemissa, Algerian-American junior tennis player who lives in Annaba, Algeria and currently competing in Boys U12 category.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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📘 Yanis Khemissa | Biography, December 2025
| Name | Yanis Khemissa |
| Date of birth | December 23, 2013 |
| Nationality | Algerian 🇩🇿 American 🇺🇸 |
| Residence | Annaba, Algeria |
| Age started tennis | 8 |
| Junior category | U12 |
| Algeria tennis ranking | #1 |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis Club | Hamra Annaba |
| Coaches | Mourad Afaifia |
| Sponsors | |
| @khemissayanis |
🎙️Yanis Khemissa | Interview, December 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Yanis Khemissa, I’m 12 years old, I was born on December 23, 2013.
I’m Algerian and American, I live in Annaba, Algeria.What languages do you speak?French and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started at 8 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?No.
Which club do you train with?Hamra Annaba.
Who are your coaches?Mourad Afaifia.
What is your weekly training routine?5 days a week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My greatest strength is my mental. I need to improve my physical.
What is your tennis category and national ranking?U12 — number 1.
What has been your greatest achievement so far?U12 Algerian Champion in 2025.
In which countries have you played tournaments?In Algeria.
Do you have any sponsors?No sponsors.
What is your goal for 2026?My goal for 2026 is to play Tennis Europe tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?My tennis dream is to win Roland-Garros.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite player is Rafael Nadal.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I like robotics.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My father and my coach Mourad.
Thank you for the interview, Yanis 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
