“My dream is to win the Golden Calendar Slam.”
Matvei Nikitenkov tennis player is a Russian junior tennis player born in 2014 who trains at Alexander Ostrovsky Academy. Competing in U12 tournaments, he is currently the third-ranked player in Russia, has won the Russian Championship in doubles, the Moscow Festival of Tennis in singles and doubles, and holds an international contract with HEAD.
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.
๐ฆ Matvei Nikitenkov | Biography, July 2026
| Full Name | Matvei Nikitenkov |
| Date of birth | March 9, 2014 |
| Nationality | Russian ๐ท๐บ |
| Residence | Khimki, Russia |
| Age started tennis | 4 |
| Tennis age category | U13 |
| Russia tennis ranking | #4 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | |
| UTR tennis rating | 7.xx |
| Tennis club | Alexander Ostrovsky Academy |
| Coaches | Alexey Pavlov |
| Sponsors | HEAD |
| @mnik_tennis |
๐๏ธ Matvei Nikitenkov | Interview, July 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Nationality, City of Residence
My name is Matvei Nikitenkov. I was born on March 9, 2014. I am from Russia.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Russian, English, and French.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was four years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, there are no other tennis players in my family.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Alexander Ostrovsky Academy.
What is your coaching team?
My coach is Alexey Pavlov.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train six days a week, four hours each day.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
I am a versatile attacking player. I try to play my own game and impose it on my opponent. I love variable tennis, and I am constantly developing and improving in all aspects.
What is your age category and ranking?
I play U12 tournaments, and I am currently the third-ranked player in Russia.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest successes so far include winning the Russian Championship in doubles, winning the Moscow Festival of Tennis in singles and doubles, winning doubles and finishing third in singles at the Tennis Point Open in ฤaฤak, Serbia, winning the Russian Tennis Federation Summer Cup in singles and doubles, finishing runner-up in singles at the tournament devoted to the memory of Heydar Aliyev in Azerbaijan, finishing runner-up in singles and doubles at the Tsaghadzor Winter Cup in Armenia, and taking third place at the Russian Team Championship.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Serbia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia.
Do you have any sponsors?
Yes, I have an international contract with HEAD.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal is to improve my playing skills, increase my performance, practice psychological training, and play high-level tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to win the Golden Calendar Slam.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I admire Novak Djokovic because he is a versatile and thoughtful player, and Carlos Alcaraz because he has a unique tennis technique.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I am engaged in self-development. I study English and French, I am interested in computer science, I have many tutors in various subjects, and I also like museums, theaters, and exhibitions.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I dedicate this interview to my great team: my coaches, my parents, and everyone who supports me.
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