Emerging tennis star Saida aims to fly UAE flag high at global events
He praised the 14-year-old player for winning a notable number of local and international titles, stating that she represents a project that supports the discovery of new tennis talents in the future.
For her part, Saida revealed her ambition to participate in prestigious tournaments such as the Dubai Duty Free Championships, Mubadala World Tennis Championship, and Al Habtoor tournament in the near future.
She hopes to achieve strong results that will allow her to raise the UAE flag on international stages. She also aims to actively take part in international youth tournaments organized annually by the UAE Tennis Federation in collaboration with the International Tennis Federation, held in venues across Dubai and Fujairah, with the participation of top players from around the world.
The young prodigy, who possesses outstanding technical and mental skills, affirmed her aspiration to represent UAE tennis in the best possible way. She expressed her joy at the possibility of future success by winning more titles and continuing to bring laurels for the country, just as she has already done in many tournaments.
She extended her gratitude to the UAE Tennis Federation for supporting her dreams and providing valuable opportunities that help her develop her technical abilities and achieve more victories.
Saida also expressed her happiness with the excellent results she has achieved in her age group, including top finishes in many tournaments. Notably, she claimed first place at the European Tennis Championship in Switzerland, the Banja Luka tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as tournaments in Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, and Qatar.
Additionally, she secured second or third place in many other events. She confirmed that her future goal is to participate in the most prestigious global tournaments.
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