Anna Bychenko | Tennis Player (2009, Russia)

“My dream is to be in the WTA Top 10 and to win the Australian Open.”

Anna Bychenko is a Russian junior tennis player born in 2009, based in Cyprus, where she competes in the U18 category. Ranked No.2 in Cyprus, she is progressing on the ITF junior circuit, with strong national results including a final at the prestigious Masters Cup.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

👧 Anna Bychenko | Biography, March 2026

Full Name	Anna Bychenko
Date of birth	May 7, 2009
Nationality	Russian 🇷🇺
Residence	Larnaca, Cyprus
Age started tennis	6
Tennis age category	U18
Cyprus tennis ranking	#2
ITF junior ranking
UTR tennis rating	6.xx
Tennis club	Herodotou Tennis Academy
Coaches	Demetris Herodotou Andreas Tofarides Eleni Pastellidou Nicholas Campbell Stella Kyratzi
Sponsors
Instagram	@anna.bychenko.cy

Anna Bychenko junior tennis player Russia 2009 — Anna Bychenko | Tennis Player (2009, Russia)

🎙️ Anna Bychenko | Interview, March 2026

Hello, introduce yourself please.

Hello, my name is Anna Bychenko. I am 16 years old and I was born on May 7, 2009. I am Russian, and I live in Larnaca, Cyprus. I am a junior tennis player competing in the U18 category.

What languages do you speak?

I speak Russian, English, and Greek.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis when I was 6 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

Yes, both my younger sister and I play tennis.

In which club do you train?

I train at Herodotou Tennis Academy.

Who are your coaches?

My coaches are Demetris Herodotou, Andreas Tofarides, Eleni Pastellidou, Nicholas Campbell, and Stella Kyratzi.

What is your weekly training routine?

I train six times a week, combining both tennis practice and fitness training.

What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?

My biggest strength is my positive mindset and attitude towards setbacks. I am currently working a lot on my explosiveness and overall fitness.

What is your age category and your ranking?

I compete in the U18 category, and I am currently ranked No.2 in Cyprus.

What have been your greatest successes so far?

My biggest achievement so far is reaching the Women’s Final of the Masters Cup, the most prestigious tournament in Cyprus.

In which countries have you played tournaments?

I have played tournaments in Cyprus, Serbia, Armenia, and Georgia.

Do you have any sponsors?

Currently, I do not have any sponsors, but I hope to have some in the near future.

What is your goal for 2026?

My goal for 2026 is to improve as much as possible and to break into the ITF Top 1000 by the end of the year.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to be in the WTA Top 10 and to win the Australian Open.

Who are your favorite players?

My favorite players are Jannik Sinner, Rafael Nadal, and Maria Sharapova.

What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?

Outside of tennis, I enjoy doing art and spending as much time as possible with my family.

Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?

I would love to dedicate this interview to my amazing parents for their unwavering support and everything they do for me. I would also like to dedicate it to my incredible coaches for their belief in me and for pushing me to be the best version of myself.