“My dream is to win Roland-Garros and become an Olympic gold medalist.”
Manvel Aghayan tennis player born in 2011 is an Armenian junior tennis player from Gyumri competing in the U16 category. A former Armenian U14 No. 2 and Tennis Europe Top 336 player, he is steadily building his international profile.
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.
👦 Manvel Aghayan | Biography, May 2026
| Full Name | Manvel Aghayan |
| Date of birth | October 31, 2011 |
| Nationality | Armenian 🇦🇲 |
| Residence | Gyumri, Armenia |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U16 |
| Armenia tennis ranking | #3 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | #595 (best) |
| ITF junior ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 7.xx |
| Tennis club | Gyumri Tennis Courts |
| Coaches | Armen Aghayan (father) Samvel Aghayan (brother) |
| Sponsors | |
| @manvelaghayan |
🎙️ Manvel Aghayan | Interview, May 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Manvel Aghayan. I am 14 years old, born on October 31, 2011. I am Armenian and I live in Gyumri, Armenia.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Armenian, Russian, and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 5 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my father is a coach, and my older brother is also a professional tennis player.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at the Gyumri tennis courts.
What is your coaching team?
My coaching team consists of my father and my older brother.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train every day except Sunday. My schedule includes 2 to 3 hours of tennis practice daily, along with regular fitness and physical training.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My strengths are my strong foundation and competitive mindset. To continue improving, I need more match practice and greater international tournament experience.
What is your age category and ranking?
I currently compete in the U16 category. My highest Tennis Europe ranking was No. 336, and I was previously ranked No. 2 in Armenia in the U14 category. I am currently ranked No. 3 nationally in Armenia.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest success so far was finishing runner-up at the Development Championship in Antalya, Turkey.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have competed in Armenia, Turkey, and the Czech Republic.
Do you have any sponsors?
I do not currently have sponsors, but I am actively seeking partners to support my tennis career.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goals for 2026 are to reach the Top 200 in the Tennis Europe U16 rankings, win multiple titles, and break into the Top 2000 of the ITF junior rankings.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to win Roland Garros and become an Olympic gold medalist.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would love to meet Rafael Nadal because he is my idol and a major source of inspiration.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy watching football and studying the history of my country.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my father, who does everything possible to support my journey and dreams.
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