👦 Aisultan Alimzhanov | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025

“My dream is to represent Kazakhstan worldwide and compete in Grand Slam tournaments.”

Meet Aisultan Alimzhanov, Kazakh boy junior tennis player who lives in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan and competing in U12 and 14 tennis categories.
Aisultan is ranked among the top 5 players in Kazakhstan in his age category and has participated in Tennis Europe international tournaments.

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

📘 Aisultan Alimzhanov | Biography, December 2025

🏞️ Kokshetau, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

🏔️ Near the beautiful Kokshetau National Park
💧 Home to the clear waters of Lake Burabay
🌲 Surrounded by pine trees & rocky hills
🐎 Rich in Kazakh traditions & nomadic spirit
🌅 Calm, scenic, and refreshing escape

🎙️Aisultan Alimzhanov | Interview, December 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Aisultan Alimzhanov. I am 12 years old, born on August 25, 2013.
I am from Kazakhstan, and I live and train in the city of Kokshetau.

What languages do you speak?

I speak Kazakh, Russian and English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis when I was 5 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

There are no professional tennis players in my family, but they all support me and motivate me to work hard.

In which club do you train?

I train at the Tennis Center of Kokshetau.

Who are your coaches?

My coach is Ulyana Gorlacheva.

What is your weekly training routine?

I train 5–6 days a week. My routine includes tennis practice, physical conditioning, agility training, match-play sessions and recovery. I also work on sports psychology.

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

My strongest qualities are discipline, fighting spirit and the ability to stay focused in difficult moments.
I am working on improving my serve and developing a more aggressive playing style.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

I compete in the U12 and U14 categories. I am ranked in the Top 5 players in Kazakhstan in my age group.

What has been your greatest achievement?

My best achievements include winning international Tennis Europe U12 tournaments and becoming a winner and prize-winner of national tournaments in Kazakhstan.

In which countries have you already played tournament?

I have played tournaments in Kazakhstan and at international Tennis Europe events.

Do you have any sponsors?

I don’t have an official sponsor yet, but I am open to partnerships and collaborations.

What is your goal for 2026?

My goal is to become one of the strongest players in the U14 category, improve my international ranking and play higher-level international tournaments.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to become a professional tennis player, represent Kazakhstan worldwide and compete in Grand Slam tournaments.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

I admire Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner for their mentality, movement and passion for the sport.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

I enjoy spending time with my family, learning languages and playing other sports for fun.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

I dedicate this interview to my family and my coach, Ulyana Gorlacheva, for believing in me and supporting me every day.

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