👧 Kamilla Kayumova | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“My dream is to make everyone want to be and play like me.”

Meet Kamilla Kayumova, Uzbek girl junior tennis player who lives in Astana, Kazakhstan and competing in U14 tennis category.
Kamilla competes in international ATF tournaments.

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

📘 Kamilla Kayumova | Biography, November 2025

🏙️ Astana, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

✨ A bold and futuristic capital rising on the wide Kazakh steppe.
🏛️ Famous for its iconic landmarks like the Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, and the beautiful Hazrat Sultan Mosque.
🌉 A city where modern architecture meets rich Kazakh culture and warm hospitality.
🌟 With shining skylines, spacious boulevards, and a visionary spirit, Astana stands as the proud symbol of modern Kazakhstan!

🎙️Kamilla Kayumova | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Kamilla Kayumova, I am 14 years and I was born on March 24, 2011.
I am Uzbekistan, and I live in Astana, Kazakhstan.

What languages ​​do you speak?
English, Russian, Kazak, Uzbek and French.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
At 4 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
My dad was tennis player and now he is Deputy Director of the Tennis Federation of Kazakhstan.

In which club do you train tennis?
I train in Daulet Tennis Center.

Who is your tennis coach?
Aminov Ruslan Arturovich

What is your weekly training routine?
I train 21 hours on a week

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My best qualities are my competitive spirit and my determination to fight until the end.
My unbeatable side is serving and forehand.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I currently play in the U14 category and I am ranked 1st in the Tennis Europe rankings among Uzbek girls.

What has been your greatest achievement?
3rd place in singles in ATF category 1 and twice winner in doubles in summer 2025.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Pakistan

Do you have any sponsors?
No

What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to be among the top 10 players in Kazakhstan in the under-16 category.

What is your tennis dream?
My dream in tennis is to make everyone want to be and play like me.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Emma Raducanu

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like cooking, studying and reading.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
Hard question! Maybe to Elena Rybakina.

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