👧 Kira Novikova | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025
“My dream is to be number 1 in the world.”
Meet Kira Novikova, Kazakh girl junior tennis player who lives in Almaty, Kazakhstan and competing in U12 tennis category.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Kira Novikova | Biography, November 2025
| Name | Kira Novikova |
| Date of birth | May 23, 2015 |
| Nationality | Kazakh 🇰🇿 |
| Residence | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| @tennis.kira | |
| Age started tennis | 7 |
| Tennis Club | Tennis Quality |
| Tennis coach | Sergey Birkin |
| Junior tennis category | U12 |
| National tennis ranking | #79 |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Sponsors |
🏔️ Almaty, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
🌿 A vibrant city nestled at the foot of the Tien Shan Mountains, offering breathtaking natural scenery.
☕ Known for its green parks, cozy cafés, and lively cultural scene, blending modern life with traditional Kazakh warmth.
⛷️ Close to great outdoor adventures like Medeu and Shymbulak, perfect for skating, skiing, and hiking.
💛 With its mountain views, creative spirit, and friendly atmosphere, Almaty is the cultural heart of Kazakhstan!
🎙️Kira Novikova | Interview, November 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Kira Novikova. I am 10 years old. My date of birth is May 23, 2015.
I live in Kazkhstan.What languages do you speak?I speak two languages — English and Russian.
At what age did you start playing tennis?At 7 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?No.
In which club do you train?Tennis Quality
Who are your coaches?Birkin Sergey
What is your weekly training routine?I got two hours training in the morning and three hours after lunch.
As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?–
What is your junior category and your national ranking?I am ranked #79 in U12.
What has been your greatest achievement?I’m a young athlete and I didn’t have such achievement yet but I get the 2nd place at the Ace Cup U12 in Almaty and I qualified for my first Tennis Europe tournament this year.
In which countries have you already played tournament?I went to Turkey for a tournament but next year there will be even more…
Do you have any sponsors?No, I don’t have.
What is your goal for 2026?Processing Tennis Europe tournaments up to 12.
What is your tennis dream?My tennis dream is to be number 1 in the world.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favourite player is Sabalenka and Alcaraz.
What do you like to do outside of tennis?I like walk with my friends to the mountains.
To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?To my mom and my dad.
Thanks a lot Kira!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
