“My tennis dream is to play in Grand Slams and, of course, to win them.”
Kirill Yarkeev tennis player born in 2015 is a Russian junior tennis player from Ufa competing in the U13 category. Ranked No. 159 in the Russian Tennis Tour and No. 5 in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Kirill is developing his speed, endurance, technique, and tactics while working toward future international competition.
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.
👦 Kirill Yarkeev | Biography, June 2026
| Full Name | Kirill Yarkeev |
| Date of birth | February 1, 2015 |
| Nationality | Russian 🇷🇺 |
| Residence | Ufa, Russia |
| Age started tennis | |
| Tennis age category | U13 |
| RTT ranking | #159 |
| International ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | |
| Tennis club | Sports School of Republic of Bashkortostan |
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| Sponsors | |
| @lex200808 |
🎙️ Kirill Yarkeev | Interview, June 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Kirill Yarkeev. I was born on February 1, 2015. I live and train in the city of Ufa, Russia.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Russian and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 9.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the only tennis player in my family.
In which tennis club or academy do you train?
I train at the Republic of Bashkortostan Olympic Reserve Tennis School.
What is your coaching team?
My coaching team includes tennis coaches and general physical preparation coaches.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train every day and have Sunday as my day off.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My strong points are my speed and endurance. I am still working on improving my technique and tactics.
What is your age category and ranking?
I compete in the U13 category. I am currently ranked No. 159 in the Russian Tennis Tour and No. 5 in the Republic of Bashkortostan.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I have earned prize places, completed the first junior grade, and was enrolled in the reserve of the Bashkortostan national team.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I currently play tournaments in Russia. I have not yet competed at international level, but I plan to do so in the future.
Do you have any sponsors?
I do not have a sponsor at the moment.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to improve my results and continue improving my technique.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to play in Grand Slam tournaments and, of course, to win them.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Novak Djokovic, a legendary tennis player, and learn from his experience.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I ride my bike, play chess, and enjoy snowboarding, skiing, and roller skating.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my family and coaches. Thank you for your support and trust in me.
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