Bio
Loan LESTIR
- Height 5-8
- Hometown Lille
Loan Lestir : French Tennis Player at Memphis
Loan Lestir is a promising French tennis player who will join the men’s tennis team at the University of Memphis for the Fall 2026 season, after competing at the NCAA Division I level with Ole Miss. Known for his fighting spirit, intensity, and competitive mentality, he combines a strong junior background with growing experience at one of the highest levels of college tennis in the United States.
Career Path
Loan developed through the French tennis system and quickly established himself as one of the most promising players of his generation.
Before joining Ole Miss, he built a strong junior career with notable performances on the international ITF Junior Tour, reaching a career-high ranking of World No. 127. He also distinguished himself in doubles, becoming a finalist at the French National Championships and reaching the semifinals twice.
Among his early highlights :
- ITF Junior career-high ranking of #127
- Finalist at French National Championships (Doubles)
- J5 Ponts de Cé doubles title
- Strong results in French and international junior competitions
NCAA Career – Ole Miss
Loan joined Ole Miss for the 2024–25 season and made an immediate impact as a freshman.
Freshman Season (2024–25)
- 14–12 overall singles record
- 10 dual-match singles wins
- 8 doubles wins
- Team-high in dual singles victories
- 6 SEC singles wins
He quickly proved his value in high-pressure moments. In his collegiate dual-match debut against Memphis, Loan clinched the decisive point in a dramatic 4–3 victory with a three-set win (6-3, 6-7, 6-3).
That performance earned him SEC Freshman of the Week, marking the first conference award of his college career.
Sophomore Season (2025–26)
Loan continued his progression and established himself as one of Ole Miss’ most impactful players.
Key highlights include:
- 11–6 singles record
- 8 doubles wins
- Career-high ITA Doubles Ranking: #20
- Outstanding Player Award at SEC-ACC Challenge
He notably went undefeated in singles during the SEC-ACC Challenge, finishing 3–0 and earning tournament recognition.
A New Chapter at Memphis
For the 2026 season, Loan Lestir transfers to Memphis alongside fellow Ole Miss transfer Benjamin Martin, his former junior doubles partner and 2020 J5 Ponts de Cé title-winning teammate, as part of a five-player class assembled by head coach Chris Doerr. The class also includes transfer Yannic Nittmann and freshmen Théodor-Matei Ene and Alfie King.
With two productive seasons of SEC experience already behind him, Loan Lestir arrives at Memphis as a player capable of contributing immediately in both singles and doubles, continuing the upward trajectory that has defined his college career so far.