“My dream is to be number one on the ATP Tour.”
David Galimov is a Russian junior tennis player born in 2013, competing in the U15 category. Based in Ufa, he is developing his game on the Tennis Europe circuit, with strong results including a semifinal performance and a national ranking inside the Top 120.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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👦 David Galimov | Biography, March 2026
| Full Name | David Galimov |
| Date of birth | December 5, 2013 |
| Nationality | Russian 🇷🇺 |
| Residence | Ufa, Russia |
| Age started tennis | 6 |
| Tennis age category | U15 |
| Russia tennis ranking | #114 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | |
| Tennis club | Tennis Club Ufa |
| Coaches | Anastasia Galimova |
| Sponsors | |
| @david_galimov |
🎙️ David Galimov | Interview, March 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.
I am David Galimov, 12 years old, born on December 5, 2013. I am Russian and I am from Ufa.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Russian and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 6 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
My mother and sister also play tennis.
In which club do you train?
I train at the Ufa Tennis Club.
Who is your coach?
My mom is my tennis coach and also my physical training coach.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train 2–4 hours a day, including tennis practice, physical sessions, and work with a sports psychologist. Sunday is my day off.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
Speed is my strong point, and I would like to improve stability.
What is your age category and your ranking?
My age category is U15. My national ranking is 114.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I am number one in my Republic, and I reached the semifinal in a Tennis Europe tournament in Montenegro.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Armenia, Belarus, and Montenegro.
Do you have any sponsors?
I do not have any sponsors yet.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to improve my results and win a Tennis Europe tournament.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to be number one on the ATP Tour.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Novak Djokovic because he is a tennis legend.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I like to draw, walk with friends, and go fishing.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my coaches.
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