Natalia Bodunkova | Tennis Player (2014, Russia)

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Natalia Bodunkova, Russian U13 tennis player and national team member, No. 6 in Russia
RTT National
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U13
Top 10
WTN
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UTR
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Rankings updated on November 4, 2026

“My main goals are to reach a new level in tennis, take part in major international junior tournaments, and secure a sponsorship deal. Let’s go!”

Natalia Bodunkova tennis player is a Russian junior tennis player born in 2014 and based in Moscow, Russia. Competing in U13, she is ranked No. 6 nationally, is a member of the Russian U13 national team, and became a Russian team championship runner-up. Training at Moscow Tennis Academy, she aims to compete internationally and dreams of winning a Grand Slam.

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Natalia Bodunkova · Biography, November 2026

Full NameNatalia Bodunkova
Date of birthSeptember 17, 2014
Nationality🇷🇺 Russian
ResidenceMoscow, Russia
Age started tennis5
Tennis age categoryU13
Russia tennis ranking#6
International ranking
WTN rating–
UTR tennis rating–
Tennis clubMoscow Tennis Academy
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Sponsors
Instagram@nataliabo_rus
Natalia Bodunkova, Russian U13 tennis player and national team member, No. 6 in Russia
Natalia Bodunkova, Russian U13 tennis player and national team member, No. 6 in Russia
Natalia Bodunkova shares her Russian junior tennis journey, national U13 Top 6 ranking, Russian national team selection, team championship runner-up finish, and dream of winning a Grand Slam.
Natalia Bodunkova, Russian U13 tennis player and national team member, No. 6 in Russia

Natalia Bodunkova · Interview, November 2026

What is your name, birthdate, nationality, residence?
My name is Natalia Bodunkova. I was born on September 17, 2014. I am a Russian citizen and live in Moscow.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Russian, and I am studying English at school.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 5.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
I am the first professional tennis player in my family.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at the Moscow Tennis Academy.
Who are your coaches?
My team includes a tennis coach and a physical conditioning coach. However, my primary training partner is my father; he spends many hours on the court with me every single day, which is a huge help in my development as a player.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My strengths are my backhand and my ability to analyze my opponents’ game. Currently, I am working on turning my serve into a truly formidable weapon.
What is your age category and national ranking?
In Russia, I reached 6th place in the rankings for the U13 category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I have frequently won or placed in top positions at all-Russian tournaments (Category 1) in both singles and doubles.I am a member of the Russian U13 national team.I also became the Russian vice-champion in the team event.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I compete in tournaments in Russia, but my goal is to reach the level of Tennis Europe (TE) competitions by 2027.
What equipment brands do you currently use (racket, string, shoes, clothing…), and are you sponsored by any of them?
At the moment, I do not have any personal sponsors.
What is your next goal?
My main goals are to reach a new level in tennis, take part in major international junior tournaments, and secure a sponsorship deal. Let’s go!
What is your tennis dream?
My biggest dream is to win a Grand Slam tournament and write my name into the history of tennis.
Who is your favorite player and why?
My favorite tennis player is Aryna Sabalenka.I really admire her fearlessness on the court: she goes for every shot with great courage, and that energy is truly inspiring.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
To relax and take my mind off things, I enjoy going for walks, cooking, dancing, or playing board games.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my parents and to everyone who believes in me and supports me.
Natalia, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💜

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