Athletic background
Tijn is an aggressive and proactive tennis player who enjoys taking initiative during rallies. His forehand is his biggest weapon, allowing him to dictate play and put opponents under constant pressure. He also uses drop shots effectively to disrupt his opponents’ rhythm and create opportunities to move forward and finish points at the net. In addition, Tijn is a strong doubles player who enjoys using his net skills and court awareness to create advantages for his team.

Tijn started playing tennis at a club in Haarlem, where he quickly developed into one of the strongest players within the program. To continue challenging himself and accelerate his development, he decided to move to a more competitive training environment. He currently trains four times per week and regularly competes in tournaments to gain valuable match experience and further improve his game.

Strengts
One of Tijn’s biggest strengths is his offensive style of play. He possesses a strong and reliable forehand that allows him to control rallies and create scoring opportunities. He enjoys mixing up his game with drop shots and is comfortable moving forward to finish points at the net. His willingness to play aggressively and take initiative makes him a difficult opponent to play against.

Some of his best results are:
62 63 win over Melle De Geringel (UTR 6.42)
63 62 win over Noah Moleman (UTR 5.81)
63 61 win over Huub Van Der Mars (UTR 5.55)

Academic background
Tijn is currently enrolled in VWO, the highest level of high school education in the Netherlands. He expects to graduate in June 2028 and is primarily interested in pursuing a major related to Business or Economics.