👧 Nika Kolokolova | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025
“My dream is to become number 1 in the world.”
Meet Nika Kolokolova, Latvian girl, talent junior tennis player who lives in Bar, Montenegro and competing in U12 tennis category.
Nika usually compets in the Tennis Europe Junior Tour.
(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).
📘 Nika Kolokolova | Biography, September 2025
| Name | Nika Kolokolova |
| Date of birth | July 6, 2013 |
| Nationality | Latvian 🇱🇻 |
| Residence | Bar, Montenegro |
| @nika_ko_va | |
| Age started tennis | 9 |
| Tennis Club | Clay Park |
| Tennis coach | Roman Ashikhmin |
| Junior tennis category | U12 |
| National tennis ranking | #2 (U12 Montenegro) |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Sponsors |
🏠 Residence | Bar, Montenegro
🌍 Bar is a coastal city in southern Montenegro on the Adriatic Sea.
🏛️ Known for its historic old town, ancient olive trees, and cultural landmarks.
🌊 The city offers beaches, a lively marina, and beautiful sea views.
🌳 Surrounded by mountains and nature, Bar is perfect for walking, relaxing, and exploring.
🎙️Nika Kolokolova | Interview, September 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Nika Kolokolova, I was born on July 6, 2013, and I’m now 12 years old.
I have Latvian citizenship, but I live in Bar, Montenegro.What languages do you speak?
I speak three languages: English, Russian, and Serbian.At what age did you start playing tennis?
I have started playing tennis at the age of 9.Are there other tennis players in your family?
I’m the only professional athlete in my family, but my mom and dad really love to play tennis and sometimes give me mini-training sessions.In which club do you train tennis?
I train at our tennis club, Clay Park.Who is your tennis coach?
My coach is Roman Ashikhmin. He’s a current ITF player and an excellent coach!What is your weekly training routine?
I train every day except Sundays for two hours in the morning, and in the evening I do physical training or sparring for 1-1.5 hours.What is your best shot and things you need to improve?
My best shots are the forehand and volley, but I am doing mu best to improve all my types of shots.What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I play in the U12 and U14 categories. I don’t have a Latvian ranking, but in the Montenegrin rankings, I’m ranked #2 in the U12 category and #11 in the U14 category.What are your best tennis results?
My best results are reaching the doubles final at Tennis Europe in Skopje, Macedonia, and winning the Ulcjin Bowl tennis festival.In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I’ve played tennis in Serbia, Montenegro, Slovakia, Croatia, and Macedonia at Tennis Europe tournaments.What is the first country you dream of playing in?
I really want to visit Rafael Nadal’s academy in Spain.Do you have any sponsors?
I don’t have any sponsors.
I play with a Yonex Vcore racket, weighing 280 grams.What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to become number 1 in the world.Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite female tennis players are Mirra Andreeva and Aryna Sabalenka, and my favorite male tennis player is Novak Djokovic.What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I really enjoy cooking and walking with my friends and family.Thanks a lot Nika!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
