Sander is a dedicated tennis player who trains intensely, committing to 7 training sessions a week, with 3 of those sessions focused on match play. In addition to his tennis training, Sander works out 6 times a week, alternating between strength and endurance sessions, as well as movement drills to improve his court agility. His playing style is aggressive, always looking for short balls to attack and rush the net. Standing at 2.05 meters tall, Sander boasts a hard and accurate first serve, which allows him to win many free points off his serve. His game is also centered around serve-and-volley play, making the most of his ability to move forward quickly and dictate points at the net. Sander’s game is built around his powerful and precise shot selection, with a focus on taking the initiative from the baseline and finishing with his net play. Sander has been part of the national federation squad for many years.

Sander is expanding his competitive schedule and is now planning to participate in more tournaments to continue his development. He competes in a series of ITF tournaments, followed by more National Men’s Open and ITF matches, which he believes are essential for his growth as a player.

Over the past year, Sander has already achieved strong results, including:

• 6-3 6-4 win over Jonathan Dazert (UTR 11.05)
• 7-5 6-1 win over Matiej Reiter (UTR 11.02)
• 6-3 5-7 2-6 loss to Marcos Castro Fabra (UTR 11.91)

ITF Titles

Singles

• J30 Hasselt, August 2024
• J30 Rotterdam, September 2024

Doubles

• J60 Santiago, August 2023
• J30 Hasselt, April 2024
• J60 Hillegom, July 2024

National Championships

Singles

• U14 indoor, December 2021
• U16 indoor, December 2023

Additional Highlights

• Participated in the Dutch Junior Davis Cup Team, November 2023
• Trains at the Dutch Tennis Federation

Academically, Sander is keeping his options open and is still exploring which direction he would like to pursue. He is focused on finding a university that will provide him with the flexibility to explore different fields of study while continuing to develop his tennis career.

In the U.S., Sander is eager to elevate his tennis abilities to the next level, gaining valuable experience from both his training and competitive play. He is excited for the opportunities ahead and is committed to achieving success on and off the court.