“My goal for 2026 is to become No. 1 in Moldova and to keep going in tennis.”
Ion Lazarev tennis player born in 2014 is a Moldavian junior tennis player based in Chișinău, currently ranked No. 4 in Moldova in U12. With strong weapons on serve and forehand, he is building international experience across Europe while aiming for the top of the national ranking.
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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👦 Ion Lazarev | Biography, April 2026
| Full Name | Ion Lazarev |
| Date of birth | June 19, 2014 |
| Nationality | Moldovan 🇲🇩 |
| Residence | Chișinău, Moldova |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
| Moldova tennis ranking | #4 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 4.xx |
| Tennis club | National Tennis Center |
| Coaches | |
| Sponsors | |
| @lazarev_ionchik |
🎙️ Ion Lazarev | Interview, April 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.
I’m Ion Lazarev. I am 11 years old. I was born on June 19, 2014. I am Moldavian and I live in Chișinău.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Russian, English, Romanian, and French.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at 5 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my mom plays tennis.
In which club do you train?
I train at National Tennis Center.
What is your coaching team?
My team includes my tennis coach, fitness coach, and massage therapist.
What is your weekly training routine?
On Monday I do morning sparring. On Tuesday I have an evening group session. On Wednesday I do morning sparring. On Thursday I have an evening group session. On Friday I do morning sparring and an evening group session. On Saturday I have a morning group session, afternoon personal training, and evening massage. Sunday is my rest day.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strengths are my serve and forehand, and I always work at 100%.
What is your age category and your ranking?
I am 11 years old and I am currently ranked No. 4 in Moldova.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest success so far is winning a doubles tournament in Moldova.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played in Romania, Moldova, Cyprus, Armenia, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, not yet, but I would like to have one.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to become No. 1 in Moldova and to keep going in tennis.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to be in the ATP Top 10 and to win Wimbledon and Roland Garros.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would most like to meet Ben Shelton because I like his game and he is my favorite player.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I enjoy writing books about love and playing video games.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my mom and dad.
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