Alisha Myrzagali – Tennis Player (2016 • Kazakhstan)
“My dream is to become the number 1, so then the whole world will know my name.”
Alisha Myrzagali is a junior tennis player born in 2016 who represents Kazakhstan. She competes at national level and is ranked No. 3 nationally in the U10 category.
Like many junior players featured in our Girls Interviews section, Alisha Myrzagali is building experience on the national junior circuit.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competition experience, and goals.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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Alisha Myrzagali | Biography, February 2026
| Name | Alisha Myrzagali |
| Date of birth | March 11, 2016 |
| Nationality | Kazakh |
| Residence | Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U10 |
| National ranking | #3 |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis club | Daulet Tennis Academy |
| Coaches | Grigory Reitman Imankul Erzhan |
| Sponsors | |
| @myrzagali_alisha |
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Alisha Myrzagali | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.Hello! My name is Alisha Myrzagali. I am 9 years old. I was born on March 11, 2016.
I am Kazakh by nationality. I live in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan.What languages do you speak?I speak three languages: Kazakh, Russian, and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis at the age of five.
Are there other tennis players in your family?My middle sister also plays tennis.
In which club do you train?I train at Daulet Tennis Academy.
Who are your coaches?My main coach is Grigory Reitman, who also trains Zangar Nurlanuly. My physical fitness coach is Imankul Erzhan.
What is your weekly training routine?I train in a group five times a week, have individual training sessions three times a week, and do general physical training five times a week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My strengths are my mental toughness and technical skills. I want to improve my tactical game.
What is your age category and your national ranking?I compete in the 10-under category and I am currently in the top 4 in Kazakhstan.
What have been your greatest successes so far?My main achievements include winning the Kazakhstan Cup and the Northern Cup with my team, as well as taking first place at the Orange Ball Festival.
In which countries have you played tournaments?So far, I have competed only in Kazakhstan.
Do you have any sponsors?No, I do not have sponsors yet.
What is your goal for 2026?My goal is to win all the tournament I participate in and take all the first places! To gain more experience, which will only make me stronger!
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to become the number 1, so then the whole world will know my name.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite players are Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff in the WTA, and Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic in the ATP.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I enjoy drawing and spending time with my family.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?I dedicate this interview firstly to my family, who always supports me. And of course, to my team, who helps me succeed
Alisha, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
