Iryna Doineko | Tennis Player (2011, Ukraine)

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Iryna Doineko, Ukrainian U16 tennis player based in Latvia
Tennis Europe U16
Player
Latvia Women
Top 40
WTN
31.7
UTR
4+

Rankings updated on October 10, 2026

“My next goal is to improve my ranking and perform successfully in European junior tournaments.”

Iryna Doineko tennis player is a Ukrainian junior tennis player born in 2011 in Odesa, Ukraine, and currently based in Latvia. Competing in U16, she is ranked Top 70 in U16 and Top 20 in Women nationally in Latvia, trains at Liepājas Tenisa Sporta Skola, won a national women’s tournament in Latvia, reached the quarterfinals of a European tournament, and aims to improve her ranking while succeeding in European junior tournaments.

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Iryna Doineko · Biography, October 2026

Full NameIryna Doineko
Date of birth2011
Nationality🇺🇦 Ukraine
ResidenceLatvia
Age started tennis8
Tennis age categoryU16
Latvia tennis ranking#32 (Women)
Tennis Europe rankingPlayer
WTN rating31.7
UTR tennis rating4+
Tennis clubLiepājas Tenisa Sporta Skola
CoachesMatiss Šteinhards
Sponsors
Instagram@kukusik_my_tennis
Iryna Doineko, Ukrainian U16 tennis player based in Latvia
Iryna Doineko, Ukrainian U16 tennis player based in Latvia
Iryna Doineko shares her Ukrainian tennis journey, Latvian rankings, national title, European results, and Grand Slam dream.
Iryna Doineko, Ukrainian U16 tennis player based in Latvia

Iryna Doineko · Interview, October 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Iryna Doineko. I was born in 2011 in Odesa, Ukraine. I am Ukrainian and I am currently based in Latvia.
What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Latvian.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at age eight, and I have been playing for seven years now.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my brother also plays tennis and has been playing for eight years.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Liepājas Tenisa Sporta Skola, Liepāja Tennis Sports School, in Latvia.
Who are your coaches?
My coach is Matiss Šteinhards.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is my mental toughness and never giving up until I shake hands at the net, combined with my powerful game on hard courts.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in U16. I am ranked Top 70 in U16 and Top 20 in Women nationally in Latvia.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest successes so far include winning first place in a national tournament in Latvia in the women’s category and reaching the quarterfinals at a European tournament.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Ukraine, Moldova, and Latvia.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
I use a Tecnifibre racket and Asics shoes. I do not have any sponsors yet.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to improve my ranking and perform successfully in European junior tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to win a Grand Slam tournament and become world No. 1.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite players are Elena Rybakina and Novak Djokovic. I love their incredible composure on court, their powerful game, and how they manage to win in the most tense moments of a match.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy hanging out with friends, listening to music, studying, and exploring new places in Latvia.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my parents, my brother, and my coaches for their endless support and belief in me.
Iryna, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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