👧 Yasmine Zouagui | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025

“My dream is to improve my level, play in international tournaments, and represent my country.”

Meet Yasmine Zouagui, Moroccan girl, talent junior tennis player who lives in Fez, Morocco and competing in U14 tennis category.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Yasmine Zouagui | Biography, September 2025

🏠 Residence | Fez, Morocco

🌍 Fez is one of Morocco’s oldest and most enchanting cities.
🏛️ Famous for its ancient Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site with narrow alleys and vibrant souks.
🎓 The city is home to the University of Al Quaraouiyine, the world’s oldest existing university.
🌳 Fez also has gardens, courtyards, and peaceful spots where families can relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

🎙️Yasmine Zouagui | Interview, September 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Yasmine Zouagui, and I am 13 years old. I live in Fez, Morocco.

What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak French, English, Arabic and I am looking to learn Spanish.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 6.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, other people in my family used to play tennis but not professionally. Just as a hobby.

In which club do you train tennis?
I train at the Tennis Club de Fez (TCF), a club in my city – Fez. It is the club which I won the most tournaments.

Who is your tennis coach?
I have coaches. One who is personal, for the practice hours that I do individually and the others in my tennis academy.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train 6 to 7 hours per week. It is divided between the tennis academy program and my individual hours.

What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
I have a good forehand. The thing that I still need to change is my volley. I still have some difficulties with it.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I am ranked #122 in the Moroccan ranking and in my age (14 years ), I am ranked #18.
Before I was #15th but I had decrease because I did not participate in the Moroccan Championship (They only take the best 15 of each category of 12, 13…) because I was travelling.

What are your best tennis results?
My best result was winning a tournament.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I played tennis in different parts of my country, like Fez, Agadir, Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Mohammadia… In lots of other cities.

What is the first country you dream of playing in?

Do you have any sponsors?
No I don’t have any sponsors.

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to improve my level, play in international tournaments, and represent my country.
I also hope to train with professional players one day and experience their level of tennis.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favourite tennis players is Carlos Alcaraz on the male side because he is such a good player and a big winner. On the female side, I love Coco Gauff because she proved in the final of Roland-Garros that she is mentally so strong.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I am a sporty person, so besides tennis, I play football ⚽️ and run to get a better body for tennis matches because having a strong body is important as a tennis player.

I am so happy to have done an interview with you.

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

🎾 Yasmine Zouagui | Tennis playing, September 2025

💪 Yasmine Zouagui | Physical training, September 2025