👧 Milana Zakharova | Tennis Papers interview, August 2025
“My tennis dream is to win everything and everyone.”
Meet Milana Zakharova, Uzbek tennis player, talent junior girl who lives in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and currently ranked #1 in national U12 tennis category.
📘 Milana Zakharova | Biography, August 2025
| Name | Milana Zakharova |
| Date of birth | March 25, 2013 |
| Nationality | Uzbek 🇺🇿 |
| Residence | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
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| Age started tennis | 8 |
| Tennis Club | Avengers Tennis Team |
| Tennis coach | Kim Nikolay |
| Junior tennis category | U12 |
| National tennis ranking | #1 (U12 Uzbekistan) |
| International tennis ranking | #82 (U14 Asia) |
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| Sponsors |
🏠 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia, with around 3 million people. The name Tashkent means “Stone City.”
- It is a mix of ancient history and modern life. In the Old Town, you’ll find traditional bazaars like Chorsu Bazaar and historic sites such as the Khast Imam Complex, which holds one of the oldest Qurans in the world.
- The city is also modern, with wide boulevards, new skyscrapers, and shopping centers.
- Tashkent has a famous metro system, opened in 1977, where every station is decorated with mosaics and artwork, making it look like an underground museum.
- A landmark of the city is the Tashkent TV Tower, 375 meters tall, with an observation deck.
- The city is known as the gateway to Uzbekistan, often the starting point for trips to Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva.
The climate is continental: very hot and dry in summer, and cold in winter.
🎙️Milana Zakharova | Interview, August 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Milana Zakharova, I am 12 years old and I was born in March 25, 2013.
I live in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at 8 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
There are no other tennis players in my family.In which club do you train tennis?
I train tennis in Avengers Tennis Team.Who is your tennis coach?
My tennis coach is Kim Nikolay.How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train tennis and do physical training 18-25 hours a week.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
My national tennis ranking is number #1 in Under-12.
My Asian (ATF) ranking is #82 in Under-14.What are your best tennis performances?
My best tennis results are:
- Uzbekistan Championship – 1st place
- Uzbekistan Cup – 1st place
- ATF U14 Sugd Cup 1 and Sugd Open – 1st place
Do you have any sponsors?
I don’t have have any sponsors.What tennis racket do you play with?
I play with tennis racket Babolat Strike.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I have participated in tennis tournaments in such countries as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to win everything and everyone.Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite tennis players are Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis I like playing chess, listening to music, spending time with friends outdoors and in entertainment centers and much more…Thanks a lot Milana!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
