👧 Milana Borissova | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025

“My dream is to win the 4 Grand Slams.”

Meet Milana Borissova, Kazakh girl junior tennis player who lives in Almaty, Kazakhstan and competing in U12 tennis category.
Milana competes in international Tennis Europe and ATF tournaments.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Milana Borissova | Biography, October 2025

🏔️ Almaty, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

🌿 Nestled at the foot of the Tien Shan mountains, Almaty is a city of stunning landscapes and vibrant life.
☕ Known for its green parks, cozy cafés, and ski resorts, it’s the perfect mix of nature and modern city energy.
🎨 As Kazakhstan’s cultural capital, it offers art, music, and warm hospitality all year round.
🌟 Whether hiking, skiing, or just enjoying the view — Almaty always feels alive and welcoming!

🎙️Milana Borissova | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Milana Borissova, I’m 12, I was born on August 23, 2013.
I live in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

What languages ​​do you speak?
I speak Russian and English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at 6.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, there aren’t.

In which club do you train tennis?
I train in Tennis Club Kazakhmys.

Who is your tennis coach?
My main coach is Anatoliy Borisovich.

What is your weekly training routine?
I train 6 days a week during 3.5 hours.

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
I think my greatest quality is my forehand, but I need to improve my serve and backhand.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
My national ranking is #20 in U12

What has been your greatest achievement?
2 weeks in a row, I won gold in doubles, in U12 Tennis Europe Junior Tour in Montenegro.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I have already played tournaments in Montenegro, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Latvia, Cyprus, Tadjikistan,and of course in Kazakhstan.

Do you have any sponsors?
No,i don’t🥲

What is your goal for 2026?
My goal is to win a lot of singles matches and to be less emotional.

What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to win the 4 Grand Slams.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favourite tennis players are Mirra Andreeva and Roger Federer.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
I like cooking,shopping,and waking with my friends.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
I dedicate this interview to my family.

Thanks a lot Milana!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷