👧 NAME | Tennis Papers interview, December 2025

“My dream is to become world number 1.”

Meet Aruzhan Zhaubatyrova, Kazakh girl junior tennis player who lives in Astana, Kazakhstan and competing in U14 tennis category.
Aruzhan is among the top 20 players in Kazakhstan and participates in ATF international tournaments.

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

📘 Aruzhan Zhaubatyrova | Biography, December 2025

🏙️ Astana, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

🏛️ Iconic Baiterek Tower & futuristic skyline
❄️ Extreme seasons with sparkling winter beauty
🌉 Grand boulevards, bridges & monuments
🎭 A hub of culture, music & national pride
🌟 Dynamic, ambitious & ever-evolving city

🎙️Aruzhan Zhaubatyrova | Interview, December 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

Hi! My name is Zhaubatyrova Aruzhan. I am 13 years old, born on November 3, 2012.
I am Kazakh, and I live in Astana, Kazakhstan.

What languages do you speak?

I speak English, Kazakh, and Russian.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis at the age of 6.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

No, there are no other tennis players in my family.

In which club do you train?

I train at Daulet Tennis Center.

Who are your coaches?

My coaches are Ruslan Aminov, and for fitness — Aset Askarovich.

What is your weekly training routine?

I train 4 hours a day.

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

I need to improve my technique.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

I play in the U14 category, and my national ranking is 18.

What has been your greatest achievement?

I have many victories in international tournaments.

In which countries have you already played tournament?

I have played tournaments in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Do you have any sponsors?

I don’t have sponsors.

What is your goal for 2026?

My goal for 2026 is to represent Kazakhstan at intercontinental team competitions.

What is your tennis dream?

My tennis dream is to become world number 1.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

My favourite tennis players are Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

Outside of tennis, I love swimming.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

I would like to dedicate this interview to my parents

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