Tennis talent Sheima Kallel dreams of Wimbledon from DTV

scraps of books. Sheima Kallel is captivated with tennis: twelve-year-old Isernhagen lately received the regional under-16 championship. Hannover (DTV) is a cause to be joyful for the lady who competes for the German tennis affiliation, however above all it’s a step in the direction of her large dream. “I wish to compete at Wimbledon later,” says Sheima Isernhagen in an interview on the Sports Park, the place she trains frequently, is equally decided and enthusiastic.

“He has unbelievable psychic powers”

Tennis professionals compete in prestigious tournaments resembling Wimbledon in Paris or the French Open, observe their instance – the Tunisian world quantity two Ons Jabour – and, if potential, attain the highest themselves: Who is Tunisia’s German lady? A dad or mum who has practiced throughout coaching will discover that it’s actually critical. “She has unbelievable psychological energy, superb endurance and higher physique energy,” says Leah Voigtlander, coach at Lifecycle Gym.

Exercise six days every week

Lifecycle chief Denise Bush admits she was initially involved about her youth. But assembly and speaking with Sheima and her dad and mom satisfied her: “We are joyful and blessed to have the ability to assist Sheima.” Jeremy Nensel, the brother of former tennis participant Sasha Nensel, can be half of the Sheima crew. He trains for 4 hours six occasions every week to attain his objective. Not solely on the tennis court docket. Strength, endurance, health and adaptability coaching are additionally on the agenda.

Mama Chefiya is all the time there

Arranging to fulfill up with pals within the afternoon or on the weekend: this falls attributable to a big coaching schedule. “But I see my pals at college,” says the younger tennis talent. Now is the time to do every thing you may to make your dreams come true. Sheima’s mom, Chefia, is all the time by her facet, be it on the coaching floor or in tournaments. “There appears to be a border between us. It provides me energy and vitality,” says Sheima.

All-around match: To play tennis at her highest stage, Sheima additionally trains energy, endurance and mobility with life cycle coach Lea Voigtlander.

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Papa Bassem instilled a ardour for tennis

He doesn’t research in a particular sports activities faculty, however within the seventh 12 months of Isernhagen Gymnasium. English and French are the overseas languages ​​Sheima is studying and she or he hopes to organize properly for the following worldwide tournaments. “I discovered English early in a global faculty. And French has all the time been the “secret language” of my dad and mom, so I needed to study it too,” says Sheima with a smile.

Papa Bassem is a hairdresser with salons in Lister Meille in Hanover and Von Alten Strasse in Großburgwedel. That’s why he cannot be round on a regular basis, no less than in a technique. Why: The former skilled soccer participant impressed his daughter’s ardour for tennis and is her fundamental coach whereas taking part in with rackets and felt balls.

“I instantly fell in love with sports activities”

A twelve-year-old lady has been taking part in tennis for six years, half her life. “My father additionally performs tennis, so he took me with him. I instantly fell in love with sports activities,” he recollects. Talent got here with pleasure – and shortly the primary successes. Sheima is aware of that she remains to be originally. So he’ll do every thing to make a reputation for himself throughout Germany sooner or later – he can then play internationally and fulfill his Wimbledon dream.

Her sister is extra into gymnastics

He suspects that one other dream could not come true. “I hoped in the future I might play tennis with my sister like Venus and Serena Williams,” she says. But his seven-year-old sister has different plans. “She can be good at tennis, however she is extra curious about gymnastics,” says Sheima with amusing.