👧 Dariya Argingazina | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“I dream to be the 1st racket in the world at 17 years old.”

Meet Dariya Argingazina, Kazakh girl junior tennis player who lives in Almaty, Kazakhstan and competing in U12 tennis category.
Dariya is ranked in the top 3 in Kazakhstan in her category and compets in the Tennis Europe Junior Tour.

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

📘 Dariya Argingazina | Biography, October 2025

🏠 Residence | Almaty, Kazakhstan

🌳 Nestled at the foot of the Tian Shan Mountains, it’s a city of breathtaking views and vibrant life.
🏙️ Once the country’s capital, Almaty remains its cultural and economic heart.
☕ Filled with cozy cafés, parks, and modern art spaces, it’s both lively and relaxed.
🎿 In winter, ski the nearby slopes; in summer, explore lakes and mountain trails — Almaty shines in every season!

🎙️Dariya Argingazina | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Dariya Argingazina, I am 11 years old, born on December 30, 2013.
I am Kazakh and I live in Almaty, Kazhakstan.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Kazakh, Russian, Estonian, English, Spanish, German

At what age did you start playing tennis?
4

Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my sister

In which club do you train tennis?
Tennis Club Kazakhmys

Who is your tennis coach?
Azizhon Turgunov, Bobrhon Turgunov, Anatolii Borisovich, Marina Alexandrovna, Olga Evgenivna, Andrey Vladimirovich

What is your weekly training routine?
6 days a week

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My greatest quality are my backhand and my serve and I need to improve my forehand.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I compet in Under-12, and I am ranked #4 but soon #2.

What has been your greatest achievement?
I won 2 tournaments.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Netherlands, Switzerland, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Cyprus and soon Belgium and Turkey

Do you have any sponsors?
No I don’t.

What is your goal for 2026?
To win every tournament.

What is your tennis dream?
To be the 1st racket in the world at 17 years old.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Roger Federer, Taylor Fritz

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
To swim, play basketball, draw, study

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
To my besties

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

🎾 NAME | Tennis playing, October 2025

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