👧 Deya Ruskova | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My dream in tennis is to be in the WTA top 3 and to win Roland-Garros!”

Meet Deya Ruskova, Bulgarian girl junior tennis player who lives in Haskovo, Bulgaria and competing in U16 tennis category.

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

📘 Deya Ruskova | Biography, November 2025

🌼 Haskovo, Bulgaria 🇧🇬

🏙️ A welcoming city in southern Bulgaria, known for its warm climate and friendly atmosphere.
🕊️ Home to the impressive Statue of the Holy Mother of God, one of the tallest of its kind in the world.
🌳 Surrounded by peaceful parks, green hills, and charming nearby villages.
💛 With its calm rhythm, rich traditions, and warm-hearted people, Haskovo is a lovely place full of Bulgarian spirit!

🎙️Deya Ruskova | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

Hello my name is Deya Ruskova, I am 15 year old, I was born in 2010.
I am from Haskovo, Bulgaria!

What languages do you speak?

I speak Bulgarian, English and a little German.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis at the age of 7.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

Theres no other tennis players in my family!

In which club do you train?

I train at the TC Aalen in Germany.

Who are your coaches?

My coach is Thomas Schranz.

What is your weekly training routine?

I train everyday.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

My junior category is U16 and my national ranking is #32.

What has been your greatest achievement?

My greatest achievement was winning quite good tournament this year.

In which countries have you already played tournament?

I’ve played in Germany, Bulgaria, and Greece.

Do you have any sponsors?

No, I dont have any sponsors — I am looking for sponsors.

What is your goal for 2026?

My goal for 2026 is to keep training good and keep winning tournaments aswell as ITFs.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream in tennis is to be in the WTA top 3 and to win Roland-Garros!

Who are your favorite tennis players?

My favourite tennis players are Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka!

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

Outside tennis I study.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

I want to dedicate this to my Father!😄

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