Madinakhon Salidjanova | Tennis Player (2010, Uzbekistan)

GirlsITF
Madinakhon Salidjanova, Uzbek tennis player ranked No. 1 nationally
ITF World U18
Top 900
Uzbekistan U16
No. 1
WTN
18.0
UTR
9+

Rankings updated on September 3, 2026

“My next goal is to reach the ITF Top 100.”

Madinakhon Salidjanova tennis player is an Uzbek tennis player born in 2010 who trains at Smash Tennis Academy with coach Vladislav Shegay. Ranked No. 1 nationally and No. 900 in the ITF rankings, she has reached an ITF J30 final, made two more J30 semifinals, won Tennis Europe Category 2 tournaments, and dreams of winning the Australian Open and becoming World No. 1.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

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


Madinakhon Salidjanova · Biography, September 2026

Full NameMadinakhon Salidjanova
Date of birthJuly 13, 2010
Nationality🇺🇿 Uzbek
ResidenceUzbekistan
Age started tennis7
Tennis age categoryU16
Uzbekistan tennis ranking#1
ITF junior ranking#853 (best)
WTN rating18.0
UTR tennis rating9.xx
Tennis clubSmash Tennis Academy
CoachesVladislav Shegay
Sponsors
Instagram@_madinaaa2010
Madinakhon Salidjanova, Uzbek tennis player ranked No. 1 nationally

Madinakhon Salidjanova · Interview, August 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Madinakhon Salidjanova. I am 16 years old and I was born on July 13, 2010. I live in Uzbekistan.
What languages do you speak?
I speak English and Russian.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was seven years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the only tennis player in my family.
In which tennis academy do you train?
I train at Smash Tennis Academy.
Who is your coach?
My coach is Vladislav Shegay.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My serve is very good and my shots are strong. Right now, we are working on my volley.
What is your national and ITF ranking?
My national ranking is No. 1, and my ITF ranking is No. 900.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I reached a final at an ITF J30 tournament and played two more semifinals at J30 level. I am also a winner of Tennis Europe Category 2 tournaments.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Azerbaijan, Armenia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan.
What equipment brands do you currently use, and are you sponsored by any of them?
I have never had a sponsor, but I would really like to have one. I play with a Yonex racket, and my shoes and clothes are Nike.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to reach the ITF Top 100.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to win the Australian Open and become World No. 1.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite player is Jannik Sinner because I play like him. I think we have similar tennis.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I love watching movies and reading books.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to Jannik Sinner.

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