👧 Ailin Bakiyeva | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025

“My dream is to win the 4 Grand Slams.”

Meet Ailin Bakiyeva, Kazakh girl junior tennis player who lives in Almaty, Kazakhstan and competing in U12 tennis category.
Ailin is Kazakhstan’s number 1 in her age category and she competes in Tennis Europe and ATF international tournaments.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Ailin Bakiyeva | Biography, December 2025

🏔️ Almaty, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

🌳 Surrounded by green parks and fresh alpine air
⛷️ Close to ski slopes and breathtaking nature
🍯 Enjoy Kazakh cuisine, tea houses & local sweets
🎭 Rich in culture, music & warm traditions
🌆 A vibrant, welcoming hub full of charm and energy

🎙️Ailin Bakiyeva | Interview, December 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

Hello! My name is Ailin Bakiyeva, I’m 12 years old and I’m from Almaty, Kazakhstan.

What languages do you speak?

I speak Russian.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I have been playing tennis since I was 4 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

No, I’m the only one who play.

What is your tennis club?

I train at Gorki Tennis Park.

Who are your coaches?

My coach is Hafis Azamovich.

What is your weekly training routine?

I have two workouts a day.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

I’m in category 12 and younger and I’m the first in Kazakhstan.

What has been your greatest achievement?

I won first place in a Category 1 ATF international tournament.

In which countries have you already played tournament?

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Do you have any sponsors?

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What is your goal for 2026?

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What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to win the 4 Grand Slams.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

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What do you like to do outside of tennis?

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To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

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Thanks a lot Ailin!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷