Maya Joint, born on April 16, 2006, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, is an American-born Australian tennis player. From a young age, Maya showed a natural talent for tennis, which was nurtured by her supportive family. Her father, an Australian, played a significant role in her decision to represent Australia in her professional career.
Tennis Career
Maya’s journey in tennis began early, with her parents enrolling her in local tennis programs. Her talent quickly became evident, and she started competing in junior tournaments. By the age of 18, Maya had already made a name for herself on the ITF Circuit, winning multiple titles and achieving a career-high singles ranking of No. 135 in August 2024.
Coaching and Mentorship
While not explicitly stated, if Maya Joint has committed to playing tennis for the University of Texas, she would likely be coached by the head coach of the women’s tennis team there. As of my last update, the head coach for the women’s tennis team at the University of Texas is Howard Joffe. However, coaching staff can change, so it’s advisable to check the current coaching staff directly with the university for the most up-to-date information.
Family Support
Maya’s family has been her backbone throughout her career. Her parents have been her biggest supporters, traveling with her to tournaments and providing emotional and financial support. Maya often credits her family’s unwavering belief in her abilities as a key factor in her success.
About a boyfriend
There are no reports about Maya dating any boyfiend
Joint at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.135 (career-high), the American owns a compiled 54-19 match record in 2024. Maya is now competing at the U.S. Open where she bested the world no.172 Maja Chwalinska 6-0 6-3, the world no.213 Iryna Shymanovich 7-5 3-6 6-0, the world no.102 Hailey Baptiste 6-2 6-1 and the world no.94 Laura Siegemund 6-4 7-5.
Maya Joint will fight against the world no.14 Madison Keys in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 12:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. In the past, they have never played each other so far in top events.
Maya has won 2 titles in 2024 in the W75 Burnie and the W35 Santo Domingo. Joint got to the final in the W100 Bonita Springs and in the Warsaw.