Richard Lacis | Tennis Player (2009, Belarus)

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Richard Lacis, Belarusian junior tennis player ranked No. 1 in Belarus
World Top 120
National No.1
UTR 12+

Rankings updated on July 31, 2026

“My goal for 2026 is to reach the ITF Top 50.”

Richard Lacis tennis player is a Belarusian junior tennis player born in 2009 who lives in Minsk, Belarus. Competing in ITF Juniors Under 18, he is No. 1 in Belarus, trains at Ljubicic Tennis Academy, won the J300 Beaulieu-sur-Mer doubles title, and won a J100 singles title in Dubai.

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

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

👦 Richard Lacis | Biography, July 2026

Full NameRichard Lacis
Date of birthNovember 19, 2009
Nationality🇧🇾 Belarusian
ResidenceMinsk, Belarus
Age started tennis3
Tennis age categoryU18
Belarus tennis ranking#1
ITF junior ranking#112 (best)
UTR tennis rating12.xx
Tennis clubLjubicic Tennis Academy
CoachesLuka Cvjetkovic
Ivana Knezevic
SponsorsYonex
Instagram@latsisrichard
Richard Lacis, Belarusian junior tennis player ranked No. 1 in Belarus
Richard Lacis, Belarusian junior tennis player ranked No. 1 in Belarus
Richard Lacis from Belarus shares his tennis journey, ITF junior titles, Yonex sponsorship, goals, and dream of making tennis history.
Richard Lacis, Belarusian junior tennis player ranked No. 1 in Belarus
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🎙️ Richard Lacis | Interview, July 2026

Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Nationality, City of Residence
My name is Richard Lacis. I am 16 years old and I was born on November 19, 2009. I am from Belarus and I live in Minsk.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Russian, English, and Belarusian.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was three years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
My grandpa plays tennis at amateur level.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Ljubicic Tennis Academy.
What is your coaching team?
My coaches are Luka Cvjetkovic and Ivana Knezevic.
What is your weekly training routine?
This answer was not specified.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
Everything is my strength, but you always have to improve everything.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I am 16 years old and I play ITF Juniors Under 18. I am No. 1 in Belarus.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
I won the J300 Beaulieu-sur-Mer in doubles and I won a J100 tournament in Dubai in singles.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played all around Europe and also played a few ITF tournaments in Asia.
Do you have any sponsors?
Yes, I am sponsored by Yonex.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal is to reach the ITF Top 50.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to put my name into history.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
My favorite player at the moment is probably Carlos Alcaraz. I really like his game style.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I like hanging out with my friends and just relaxing.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to everyone who will read it.
Richard, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey and future tournaments 💙

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