“My dream is to win the Calendar Slam and become World No. 1.”
Dana Chun tennis player is a Russian junior tennis player with Korean roots, born in 2016 and living in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia. Competing in U12 tournaments, she trains at Hokkaido Tennis Club in Russia and Valencia Tennis Centre in Spain, with the goal of playing more tournaments and rising in the national ranking.
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.
👧 Dana Chun | Biography, July 2026
| Full Name | Dana Chun |
| Date of birth | March 5, 2016 |
| Nationality | Russian 🇷🇺 |
| Residence | Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
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| International ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | |
| Tennis club | Hokkaido Tennis Club Valencia Tennis Centre |
| Coaches | Tyan Viacheslav |
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| @dana__111_ |
🎙️ Dana Chun | Interview, July 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Nationality, City of Residence
My name is Dana Chun. I compete in the U10 category and I was born on March 5, 2016. I am Russian with Korean roots, and I live in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Russian, English, and Spanish.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis three years ago, when I was seven years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my mom and dad also play tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
In Russia, I train at Hokkaido Tennis Club, and in Spain, I train at Valencia Tennis Centre.
What is your coaching team?
My coach is Tyan Viacheslav.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train around 12 to 14 hours per week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
In my opinion, I have a lot of power in my shots, but what I need to improve is a big secret.
What is your age category and ranking?
I compete in U12 tournaments because they are played with the yellow ball. My national ranking is still low because I have played only two tournaments at national level.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
This answer was not specified.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Spain, Thailand, and Russia.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, I do not currently have any sponsors.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to play many tournaments and rise in the national ranking.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to win the Calendar Slam and become World No. 1.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would most like to meet Rafael Nadal because he is my idol.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I like learning new languages and reading.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I dedicate this interview to my coach.
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