“My dream is to become ranked higher than my coach, who is a former World No. 4!”
Ivan Litviak tennis player born in 2012 is a Ukrainian junior tennis player from Kyiv and the current No. 1 in Ukraine in the Boys’ U14 category. Training at Amazing Tennis Academy with Andriy Medvedev and Anna Zaporozhanova, Ivan is building an ambitious pathway toward the Ukrainian national team and future professional tennis.
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.
👦 Ivan Litviak | Biography, May 2026
| Full Name | Ivan Litviak |
| Date of birth | February 1, 2012 |
| Nationality | Ukrainian 🇺🇦 |
| Residence | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| Ukraine tennis ranking | #1 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | #347 (best) |
| UTR tennis rating | 8.xx |
| Tennis club | Amazing Tennis Academy |
| Coaches | Andrei Medvedev Anna Zaporozhanova |
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| @litviak.ivan_2012 |
🎙️ Ivan Litviak | Interview, May 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Ivan Litviak. I was born on February 1, 2012. I am Ukrainian and I am from Kyiv, Ukraine.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Ukrainian, Russian, English, and a little German.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 7 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the first tennis player in my family.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Amazing Tennis Academy.
What is your coaching team?
My coaches are Andriy Medvedev and Anna Zaporozhanova.
What is your weekly training routine?
On Monday, I have two tennis sessions for 4 hours combined, followed by 1.5 hours of physical training. On Tuesday, I train 2 hours of tennis and 1 hour of tennis-specific physical training. On Wednesday, I train 1.5 hours with a sparring partner and complete 1.5 hours of physical training. Thursday is similar to Monday but without physical training. Friday is similar to Wednesday, and on Saturdays I sometimes play friendly matches.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strengths are my speed and footwork on court. I need to improve my serve.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the Boys’ U14 category and I am currently ranked No. 1 in Ukraine.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My biggest achievements so far are becoming No. 1 in Ukraine and reaching the final of the Ukrainian Championship.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Ukraine and Moldova.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, I do not currently have sponsors.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to become part of the Ukrainian national team.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to become ranked higher than my coach, who was former World No. 4. That means my dream is to reach the ATP Top 3.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Novak Djokovic because I like his playing style and admire him as a person.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy playing basketball, playing chess, and reading books.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to everyone, because I want more people to know about me. I especially want to thank my family and coaches for their help and support on my path.
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