👧 Yasmine Bessrour | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025

“My dream is to inspire people and help them believe in themselves.”

Meet Yasmine Bessrour, Tunisian junior tennis player who lives in Tunis, Tunisia and competing in Girls U16 category.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in December 2025.

📘 Yasmine Bessrour | Biography, December 2025

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🎙️Yasmine Bessrour | Interview, December 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Yasmine Bessrour. I was born on February 13, 2009. I am Tunisian and I live in Tunis.

What languages do you speak?

I speak Arabic, French, English, and Tunisian Arabic.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis at the age of 3.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

Yes, my father is a tennis coach and my cousins also play tennis.

Which club do you train with?

Tennis Club de Tunis (TCT).

Who are your coaches?

My coach is my father, Sami Bessrour.

What is your weekly training routine?

I train every day: about 2 hours of tennis and 1 hour of physical conditioning.

What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?

My greatest quality is resilience, and I need to improve my stubbornness.

What is your tennis category and national ranking?

I am in the U16 category and ranked 15/4 nationally in Tunisia.

What has been your greatest achievement so far?

Reaching the final of an ITF J60 doubles tournament and winning the Tunisian Junior and Women’s Doubles Championships.

In which countries have you played tournaments?

I have played tournaments in Tunisia.

Do you have any sponsors?

No, I do not have any sponsors.

What is your goal for 2026?

To improve my overall game and my ITF ranking.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to inspire people and help them believe in themselves.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

Aryna Sabalenka, Roger Federer, and Nick Kyrgios.

What do you enjoy outside of tennis?

I would like to pursue a career in law and finance.

Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?

I dedicate this interview to sponsors who can support my tennis career.

Thank you for the interview, Yasmine 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷