👧 Nazli Hudaikulieva | Tennis Papers interview, October 2025
“My dream is to win the Olympic Games and, of course, to win Wimbledon.”
Meet Nazli Hudaikulieva, Turkmen girl junior tennis player who lives in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and competing in U12 and U14 tennis categories.
Nazli is ranked number 1 in Turkmenistan in her category and also compets in international tournaments.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Nazli Hudaikulieva | Biography, October 2025
| Name | Nazli Hudaikulieva |
| Date of birth | February 19, 2013 |
| Nationality | Turkmen 🇹🇲 |
| Residence | Ashgabat, Turkmenistan |
| @nazlihudayguliyewa | |
| Age started tennis | 6 |
| Tennis Club | Ashgabat Tennis Academy |
| Tennis coach | Meilis |
| Junior tennis category | U12 U14 |
| National tennis ranking | #1 |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Sponsors |
🏠 Residence | Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
🌍 Ashgabat is the bright and modern capital of Turkmenistan, set between the desert and the mountains.
🏛️ Known for its white marble buildings and wide boulevards, it’s one of the world’s most unique cities.
🌳 The city is clean, organized, and full of beautiful monuments and fountains.
🌅 Ashgabat combines tradition and modernity — a calm, shining gem in Central Asia.
🎙️Nazli Hudaikulieva | Interview, October 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Nazli Hudaikulieva, I am 12 years old, and I was born on February 19, 2013.
I am from Turkmenistan, and I live in Ashgabat.What languages do you speak?
I speak Turkmen and Russian.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 6 years old.Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, my younger sister is also starting to play tennis — she just began learning.In which club do you train?
I train at ATA – Ashgabat Tennis Academy.Who are your coaches?
My coach is Meilis.What is your weekly training routine?
I train six times a week for one hour each session.
At home, I also do stretching and fitness training for about two hours.What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My best shot is my forehand cross-court, and I want to improve my drop shot.What is your junior category and your national ranking?
I play in the U12 and U14 categories, and my national ranking is number 1 in Turkmenistan.What are your best results?
I won the Turkmenistan Championship and took first place 3 times at the international tournament in Dushanbe.
I also achieved top positions in other international tournaments in Dushanbe.In which countries have you already played tennis?
I have played tennis in Uzbekistan, Thailand, Tajikistan, Qatar, Israel, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Iran.What is the first country you dream of playing in?
My dream is to play in Paris, France.Do you have any sponsors?
No, I don’t have any sponsors yet.What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to win the Olympic Games and, of course, to win Wimbledon.Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite tennis players are Novak Djokovic and Aryna SabalenkaWhat do you like to do outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I like to have fun with my friends and talk with my family.Thanks a lot Nazli!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
