👦 Fatikh Ibragimov | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My dream is to play at the US Open.”

Meet Fatikh Ibragimov, Uzbek boy junior tennis player who lives in Almaty, Kazakhstan and competing in U12 tennis category.
Fatikh competed in international ATF tournament.

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

📘 Fatikh Ibragimov | Biography, November 2025

🌄 Almaty, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

🏔️ Mountain paradise – Just minutes from the city, you’ll find breathtaking peaks, alpine lakes, and the famous Medeu ice rink and Shymbulak ski resort.
🌆 Modern & lively – Known as Kazakhstan’s cultural and economic hub, filled with cafés, shopping streets, and dynamic nightlife.
🍃 Green city – Wide tree-lined avenues, parks, and fresh mountain air give Almaty a unique charm.
🛍️ Zeleny Bazaar – A colorful local market full of fresh fruits, spices, and Central Asian specialties.
🎨 Culture hotspot – Museums, theaters, and art everywhere—like the Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments and the Ascension Cathedral.
☕ Cosmopolitan vibe – A mix of European-style cafés, Central Asian culture, and modern urban life.

🎙️Fatikh Ibragimov | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.

I’m Fatikh Ibragimov, 11 years old, born on February 3, 2014.
I am Uzbek, living in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

What languages do you speak?

I speak Russian, English, Arabian, and Kazakh.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis at 8.5 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?

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In which club do you train?

I train at Maksat Academy.

Who are your coaches?

My coach is Evgeniya Igorevna Sushkova.

What is your weekly training routine?

My training routine is 5 hours a day.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?

As an athlete, my greatest quality is being left-handed, and I need to improve my serve.

What is your junior category and your national ranking?

I play in the U12 category.

What has been your greatest achievement?

My best achievement is winning the 1st place in a U12 tournament.

In which countries have you already played tournament?

I’ve played in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Georgia, and various cities in Kazakhstan.

Do you have any sponsors?

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What is your goal for 2026?

My goal for 2026 is to join the Kazakhstan national team U12.

What is your tennis dream?

My dream is to play at the US Open.

Who are your favorite tennis players?

My favorite tennis player is Jannik Sinner.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?

Outside of tennis, I study Arabic.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?

I’d like to dedicate this interview to my parents and coach.

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