👧 Olena Vyelihina – Junior Tennis Player (YEAR • COUNTRY)
“My huge dream is to represent my country at the Grand Slams.”
Olena Vyelihina is a junior tennis player born in 2015, representing Ukraine.
She competes at national level and continues to develop her game through regular training and competition.
Like many junior players featured in our Girls Interviews section, Olena is building experience on the national junior circuit.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting her tennis journey, playing style, competition experience, and goals.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
📘 Olena Vyelihina | Biography, January 2026
| NAME | Olena Vyelihina |
| Date of birth | February 16, 2015 |
| Nationality | Ukrainian 🇺🇦 |
| Residence | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Age started tennis | 8 |
| Tennis age category | U12 |
| National ranking | |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis club | SK Antey |
| Coaches | Talyna Beiko Olena Chernyshenko Andrii Kuzmin |
| Sponsors | |
| @lenaa.vyelihina |
Kyiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦 – historic capital of resilience & culture
🏛️ One of Eastern Europe’s oldest cities, rich in history
⛪ Home to iconic landmarks like Saint Sophia Cathedral and Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
🌊 Built along the Dnipro River, shaping the city’s landscape
🌳 Known for wide boulevards, parks & green hills
🎭 A strong scene of culture, arts & education
✨ A powerful blend of heritage, identity & modern spirit
🎙️Olena Vyelihina | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.Hi! My name is Olena Vyelihina, I am 10 years old, I was born on February 16, 2015.
I live in Kyiv, Ukraine.What languages do you speak?Ukrainian, English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?When I was 8.
Are there other tennis players in your family?No.
In which club do you train?Antey in Kyiv.
Who are your coaches?Talyna Beiko, Olena Chernyshenko, Andrii Kuzmin.
What is your weekly training routine?Group training 2 to 3 times per week, 3 to 3.5 hours, 1 personal training session 1 hour per week, 1 local Smash championship, FTU 1 to 2 times per month.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?Forehand & serve are my strengths. Currently working on improving my backhand and smash.
What is your age category and your national ranking?U12.
What have been your greatest successes so far?Quarter-final of the FTU U10 championship.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Ukraine.
Do you have any sponsors?No.
What is your goal for 2026?To be among the top 30 in the U12 rankings
What is your tennis dream?My huge dream is to represent my country at the Grand Slams.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Iga Swiatek.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Figure Skating, dancing, travelling, skiing.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?My coaches & my parents.
Olena, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
