Player Overview

New York-based 15-year-old Izyan 'Zizou' Ahmad is set to play on the biggest stage of his career in Tennis Paradise after receiving a wild card into qualifying. Born in Cincinnati, Ahmad is ranked 130 in the world for juniors. Ahmad's father Vishnu hails from Kashmir. His mother was raised in Dubai. His parents gave him the nickname 'Zizou' in a nod to football legend Zinedine Zidane.