Ivan Ivanov | Tennis Player (2016, Russia)

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Ivan Ivanov, Russian junior tennis player from Kaluga ranked in the Top 100
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Russia Top 100
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Rankings updated on August 2, 2026

“My dream is to play against Carlos Alcaraz at Roland-Garros and complete a Career Slam.”

Ivan Ivanov tennis player is a Russian junior tennis player born in 2016 who lives in Kaluga, Russia. Competing in the 9-10 age category, he trains at Pobeda Sports School, is ranked in the Top 100 in Russia, has won two Moscow region boys’ championships, and reached a Russian Tennis Tour final.

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This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

👦 Ivan Ivanov | Biography, August 2026

Full NameIvan Ivanov
Date of birthJanuary 29, 2016
Nationality🇷🇺 Russian
ResidenceKaluga, Russia
Age started tennis5
Tennis age categoryU9-10
Russia tennis rankingTop 100
International ranking
UTR tennis rating
Tennis clubKaluzhniki
CoachesElena Krasnova
Ruslan Nasyrov
Sponsors
Instagram@ivan_ivanovv
Ivan Ivanov, Russian junior tennis player from Kaluga ranked in the Top 100
Ivan Ivanov, Russian junior tennis player from Kaluga ranked in the Top 100
Ivan Ivanov from Russia shares his tennis journey, Pobeda Sports School training, Russian Tennis Tour results, goals, and dream of playing Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros.
Ivan Ivanov, Russian junior tennis player from Kaluga ranked in the Top 100

🎙️ Ivan Ivanov | Interview, August 2026

Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Nationality, City of Residence
My name is Ivan Ivanov. I am 10 years old and I was born on January 29, 2016. I am Russian and I live in Kaluga, Russia.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Russian, I am learning English, and I plan to learn French.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was five years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, there are no tennis players in my family.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Pobeda Sports School in Kaluzhniki Sports Park.
What is your coaching team?
My tennis coach is Elena Krasnova, and my physical training coach is Ruslan Nasyrov.
What is your weekly training routine?
This answer was not specified.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My strengths are speed, footwork, backhand, endurance, ball control, and mental stability. I need to improve my attacking game and forehand.
What is your age category and national ranking?
My age category is 9-10 years old, and I am in the Top 100 in Russia.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I won two boys’ championships in the 9-11 age category in the Moscow region and reached the final of the Russian Tennis Tour 9-10 boys’ tournament.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I currently play tournaments in Russia.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, I do not have any sponsors at the moment.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to work on my technique, master the yellow ball, stabilize my serve, and climb into the Top 10 in the rankings.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to play against Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros and complete a Career Slam.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
My favorite tennis player is Carlos Alcaraz. He has a vibrant and varied style of play, and he can play both offensively and defensively on any surface. I also love his drop shots, which often surprise his opponents.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
In my free time, I enjoy walking with my friends and spending time with my Scottish Fold cat, Tom.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my team: my coaches and my family. Their support and belief mean so much to me.
Ivan, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💙

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