👧 Anna Stechenko | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“My biggest dream is to become world number 1 in women’s tennis.”

Meet Anna Stechenko, Ukrainian girl junior tennis player who lives in Kyiv, Ukraine and competing in U12 tennis category.

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

📘 Anna Stechenko | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Kyiv, Ukraine

🌍 Kyiv is the vibrant capital of Ukraine, rich in history and culture.
🏛️ The city is known for its golden-domed churches, wide boulevards, and scenic views along the Dnipro River.
🌳 Parks, gardens, and riverside walks make it a green and welcoming city.
🎶 Kyiv blends tradition and modern life, with lively cafés, art, and music around every corner.

🎙️Anna Stechenko | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
Hello! My name is Anna, I’m 12 years old, and I live in Kyiv in Ukraine.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Ukrainian and English

At what age did you start playing tennis?
9 years old

Are there other tennis players in your family?
No

In which club do you train tennis?
Antey Tennis Club

Who is your tennis coach?
Evgeniya Shklyaruk, Oleksandra Fedorenko and Oleksandra Maricheva

What is your weekly training routine?
I usually have 4 trainings per week.

What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My best shots are my forehand and my serve but I need to improve my volley.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I play in U12, and I am ranked 103 in Ukraine.

What are your best tennis results?
My best rank is #103.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Ukraine

What is the first country you dream of playing in?
USA, France, Italy and Spain

Do you have any sponsors?
No

What is your tennis dream?
My biggest dream is to become world number 1 in women’s tennis.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Marta Kostyuk and Carlos Alcaraz

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like cooking, painting, playing the piano and reading.

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

🎾 Anna Stechenko | Tennis playing, October 2025

💪 Anna Stechenko | Physical training, October 2025