Adilkhan Yeralin – Tennis Player (2014 • Kazakhstan)
“I dream of playing in and winning Grand Slams.”
Adilkhan Yeralin is an international junior tennis player born in 2014, representing Kazakhstan. He competes in the ATF Junior Tour and continues to develop his game through training and competitive match play.
Like many junior players featured in our Boys Interviews section, Adilkhan Yeralin is gaining valuable experience across national and international tournaments, gradually refining her game and competitive mindset.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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Adilkhan Yeralin | Biography, February 2026
| Name | Adilkhan Yeralin |
| Date of birth | December 12, 2014 |
| Nationality | Kazakh |
| Residence | Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
| National ranking | #9 |
| International ranking | #341 ATF U14 |
| Tennis club | National Tennis Center of Astana |
| Coaches | Eleanora |
| Sponsors | |
| @adilkhan_yeralin |
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Adilkhan Yeralin | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Adilkhan Yeralin, I am 11 years old, I was born on December 12, 2014.
I live in Astana, Kazakhstan.What languages do you speak?Russian and Kazakh, and I’m also learning English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis at the age of 7.
Are there other tennis players in your family?No, I play tennis alone.
In which club do you train?National Tennis Center of Astana.
Who are your coaches?My favorite coach is Eleanora.
What is your weekly training routine?From 7:30 to 8:00, warm-up, then training from 8:00 to 11:00, followed by physical conditioning from 11:00 to 12:00. Afterwards, I sometimes do an individual training session and I also work on my fitness with a training partner.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?I have excellent court vision, good drop shots and slices, and a strong presence at the net. I’m left-handed, which makes things more difficult for other players. I still need to improve my serve and finish.
What is your age category and your national ranking?I play in the under-12 category, I am #9 in my age group.
What have been your greatest successes so far?Winner of the Kazakhstan Regional Cup, silver medalist of the Kazakhstan Cup at the National Festival, and also winner of numerous master tournaments.
In which countries have you played tournaments?I participated in tournaments in Kazakhstan, then in a training camp in Bratislava, Slovakia, where I trained at the Cibulkova Academy. I also played at the Košice Tennis Club before going to Uzbekistan to play in cities like Andijan and Namangan.
Do you have any sponsors?I don’t have any sponsors yet, but that’s still to come.
What is your goal for 2026?My main goal for 2026 is to break into the national top 5 and achieve strong results in international tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?I dream of playing in and winning Grand Slams.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite tennis players are Rafael Nadal and Alexander Bublik.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I love tennis, but I also sometimes play ping-pong and model with modeling clay.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?I dedicate this interview to my family.
Adilkhan, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
