Nazli Hudaykulieva | Tennis Player (2013, Turkmenistan)

“My dream is to win the Olympic Games and, of course, to win Wimbledon.”

Nazli Hudaykulieva, tennis player born in 2013, represents Turkmenistan on the international junior circuit. Ranked No. 1 nationally in the U14 category, she competes on the ATF Junior Tour and is emerging as one of the promising young players to watch.

Like many junior players featured in our international girls tennis interviews section, NAME is gaining valuable experience across national and international tournaments, gradually refining her playing style and competitive mindset.

Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.

This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.

👧 Nazli Hudaykulieva | Biography, October 2025

Name	Nazli Hudaykulieva
Date of birth	February 19, 2013
Nationality	Turkmen 🇹🇲
Residence	Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Instagram	@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	Top10 (ATF, U14)
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Nazli Hudaykulieva 2013, Turkmenistan Junior tennis player

🎙️Nazli Hudaykulieva | Interview, October 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Nazli Hudaykulieva, 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 Sabalenka
What 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 💜🩷