Nina Nokova – Tennis Player (2012 • Bulgaria)
“My dream is to be in the top 10 of the WTA.”
Nina Nokova is an international junior tennis player born in 2012, representing Bulgaria. She competes in the Tennis Europe Junior Tour and and she participated in the prestigious Les Petits As 2026 international tournament.
Like many junior players featured in our Girls Interviews section, Nina Nokova is gaining valuable experience across national and international tournaments, gradually refining her game 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.
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Nina Nokova | Biography, February 2026
| Name | Nina Nokova |
| Date of birth | August 20, 2012 |
| Nationality | Bulgarian 🇧🇬 |
| Residence | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Age started tennis | 3 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | #3 |
| International ranking | #76 Europe |
| Tennis club | Maleeva Tennis Academy |
| Coaches | Daniel Kostov Georgi Kupenov Magdalena Maleeva |
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| @nina_nokova |
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Nina Nokova | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Nina Nokova and I am 13 year old. I was born on August 20, 2012 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
What languages do you speak?I speak Bulgarian, English and French, I am studying German and Italian.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis when I was 3 but started playing professionally when I was 9.
Are there other tennis players in your family?Yes, my mother (Magdalena Maleeva) and my aunts (Manuela and Katerina Maleeva) used to be professional tennis players. They were 3, 4 and 6 in the WTA.
In which club do you train?I train at Maleeva Tennis Academy.
Who are your coaches?Daniel Kostov, Georgi Kupenov and my mother — Magdalena Maleeva.
What is your weekly training routine?It depends on the week. If I have a tournament or if I am in my preparation or if I am tired or not. It depends on a lot of things.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?I think my forehand in my strength and I need to improve a lot of stuff maybe my consistency.
What is your age category and your national ranking?I play U14 the most and I am #3 in my country.
What have been your greatest successes so far?I think it was playing “Les Petit As”.
In which countries have you played tournaments?I have been in a lot of different countries for tournaments.
Do you have any sponsors?No.
What is your goal for 2026?My goals for 2026 are to learn a lot of things and be the best version of myself.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to be in the top 10 of the WTA.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite players are Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I love to be with my friends.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?To my team.
Nina, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
FAQ – Nina Nokova
Who is Nina Nokova?
Nina Nokova is a Bulgarian junior tennis player born in 2012, competing in the U14 age category on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour.
Where does Nina Nokova live and train?
She lives in Sofia, Bulgaria, and trains at the Maleeva Tennis Academy.
What are Nina Nokova’s current rankings?
She is ranked No. 3 nationally in Bulgaria and inside the Top 80 in Europe in the U14 category.
At what age did Nina Nokova start playing tennis?
Nina Nokova started playing tennis at the age of 3.
Who are Nina Nokova’s coaches?
She is coached by Daniel Kostov, Georgi Kupenov, and former professional tennis player Magdalena Maleeva.
