👧 Serafima Karpushkina | Tennis Papers interview, January 2026
“My dream is to become the best tennis player in the world.”
Meet Serafima Karpushkina, Polish junior tennis player who lives in Warsaw, Poland and currently competing in Girls U14 category.
Serafima is ranked number 17 in Poland in her age category and competes in the Tennis Europe Junior Tour.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers in January 2026.
📘 Serafima Karpushkina | Biography, January 2026
| Name | Serafima Karpushkina |
| Date of birth | September 30, 2012 |
| Nationality | Polish 🇵🇱 |
| Residence | Warsaw, Poland |
| Age started tennis | 4 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | #17 |
| International ranking | #1183 Europe |
| Tennis club | WSG Yankee |
| Coaches | Olena Shubina |
| Sponsors | |
| @simka.tennis |
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🎙️Serafima Karpushkina | Interview, January 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Serafima Karpushkina, I am 13 years old, I live in Warsaw, Poland.
What languages do you speak?Polish, English, Russian
At what age did you start playing tennis?4 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?Yes.
In which club do you train?WSG Yankee.
Who are your coaches?Olena Shubina.
What is your weekly training routine?6 training sessions per week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?I won an AO, and I am working on my forehand.
What is your age category and your national ranking?Under 14 and I’m ranked #17.
What have been your greatest successes so far?I have a lot.
In which countries have you played tournaments?Germany, Poland, Belarus, Czech Republic.
Do you have any sponsors?Soon.
What is your goal for 2026?To win a Tennis Europe tournament.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to become the best tennis player in the world 🌍
Who are your favorite tennis players?Novak Djokovic.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?I do tricks on my scooter 🛴
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?You.
Thank you for the interview, Serafima 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
