Daniel has been playing tennis since he was six years old, demonstrating a strong work ethic and passion for the sport from an early age. Daniel Ducheyne is a passionate tennis player who trains regularly and is committed to improving both his fitness and technical skills. His playing style is generally counter attacking, as he works to set up his forehand whenever possible to take control of points. 

His favorite shot is the forehand inside-out, a shot that he uses to open up the court and create offensive opportunities. This shot is central to his strategy, and he works hard to ensure it’s as effective as possible during matches.

Over the years, Daniel has steadily improved his game: 

• In 2021, he ranked among the top 25 players in his age group in the Netherlands
• That same year, he earned a ‘’Belofte’’ status (status for talents who are expected to be seen as top (inter-) national talents within a short period of time) from the KNLTB (Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association)
• Competed at the highest league level for Naaldwijk
• Since 2024, he has been training and competing at Hanenburg Tennis Academy to further enhance his skills

A major highlight of his tennis career was a training week at the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, where he had the opportunity to train in a high-performance environment and meet Rafael Nadal personally. 

Some of his best recent results include:

• 6-3 6-2 win over Jesse Gerth who is a student at Morningside College (9.97 UTR)
• 6-3 6-3 win over Tygo Bikker (9.37 UTR)
• 6-1 7-5 win over Tristan Philippa (UTR 8.10)

Academically, Daniel is currently studying a Sports and Exercise (MBO level 4) degree with a specialization in movement instruction, aligning perfectly with his interest in sports and coaching. He seeks a university where he can deepen his understanding of athletic performance, training methodologies, and physical education while continuining to develop as a tennis player. 

In the U.S., Daniel hopes to continue developing his tennis skills while also gaining clarity on his academic path. His main goal is to improve both physically and technically, with the aim of competing at a higher level in the future. 

Daniel is a hard-working, driven team player who believes that college tennis offers the perfect opportunity to challenge himself at a high level and contribute to a competitive team. He is excited about the future and ready to embrace new experiences in both academic and athletics.