“My tennis dream is to win a Grand Slam.”
Arina Churaeva is a junior tennis player born in 2013 who represents Russia on the national junior circuit. Ranked among the Top 10 in the Russian U12 category, she competes in high-level junior tournaments while continuing to develop her game and gain valuable match experience. She is considered one of the promising young players to watch in Russian junior tennis.
Like many junior players featured in our international girls tennis interviews section, NAME is gaining valuable experience across national tournaments, gradually refining her playing style and competitive mindset.
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.
👧 Arina Churaeva | Biography, August 2025
| Name | Arina Churaeva |
| Date of birth | October 26, 2013 |
| Nationality | Russian 🇷🇺 |
| Residence | Moscow, Russia |
| @churaeva_arisha | |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis Club | |
| Coach | Zhanna Lebedeva |
| Junior category | U12 |
| National ranking | #7 (U12 Russia) |
| International ranking | |
| Racquet brand | Babolat |
| Sponsors | SET by MY |
🎙️Arina Churaeva | Interview, August 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Arina Churaeva, I’m 11 years old and I was born on October 26, 2013.
I’m Russian and I live in Moscow in Russia.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at 5 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
My motherIn which club do you train tennis?
Who is your tennis coach?
My first coach is Zhanna Lebedeva, the first coach of Anna Kalinskaya.How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train tennis from 15 to 18 hours a week.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I am ranked 7th in Russia.What are your best tennis performances?
My best result are runner up in National Championship and winner in singles and doubles in Tennis Europe U12.Do you have any sponsors?
Clothing “SET by MY”What tennis racket do you play with?
I play tennis with a Babolat Pure Drive racket.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Russia, Belarus, Netherlands, Romania, Italy, Austria, SpainWhat is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to win a Grand Slam.Who are your favorite tennis players?
Rafa Nadal, Yannik Sinner, Arina Sabalenka and Anna KalinskayaWhat do you like to do outside of tennis?
I play chess and draw.Thanks a lot Arina!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
