Ayshan Karimli – Tennis Player (2011 • Azerbaijan)
“I dream to win the Australian Open and Wimbledon.”
Ayshan Karimli is an international junior tennis player born in 2011, representing Azerbaijan. She is ranked number 1 in Azerbaijan in U16 and she competes in the Tennis Europe Junior Tour.
Like many junior players featured in our Girls Interviews section, Ayshan Karimli is gaining valuable experience across national and international tournaments, gradually refining her game 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.
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Ayshan Karimli | Biography, February 2026
| Name | Ayshan Karimli |
| Date of birth | January 1, 2011 |
| Nationality | Azerbaijani 🇦🇿 |
| Residence | Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis age category | U16 |
| National ranking | #1 |
| International ranking | #1694 |
| Tennis club | Pro Tennis Club |
| Coaches | |
| Sponsors | |
| @ayshan_karimli_ |
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Ayshan Karimli | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Ayshan Karimli, I am 15 years old, I was born on January 1, 2011.
I live in Baku, Azerbaijan.What languages do you speak?Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia.
At what age did you start playing tennis?At 7 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?No more tennis players.
In which club do you train?Pro Tennis Club.
Who are your coaches?I don’t have a coaching team, only one coach.
What is your weekly training routine?6 days a week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My strong point is my backhand; I need to improve my forehand.
What is your age category and your national ranking?Under-16 category, number one in my country’s national rankings.
What have been your greatest successes so far?Tennis Europe U14: first and second place in doubles, first place on the national team.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Turkey, Azerbaijan, Russia, Georgia, Egypt.
Do you have any sponsors?I don’t have.
What is your goal for 2026?To win an ITF tournament.
What is your tennis dream?I dream to win the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I like watching Turkish series, playing volleyball, and spending time with family and friends
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?To my father and my coach.
Ayshan, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
