Sofia Gallyamova – Tennis Player (2012 • Russia)
“I dream of playing professionally on the WTA tour and winning a Grand Slam.”
Sofia Gallyamova is a junior tennis player born in 2012 who represents Russia. 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, Sofia Gallyamova 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.
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Sofia Gallyamova | Biography, February 2026
| Name | Sofia Gallyamova |
| Date of birth | May 13, 2012 |
| Nationality | Russian 🇷🇺 |
| Residence | Yekaterinburg, Russia |
| Age started tennis | 6 |
| Tennis age category | U15 |
| National ranking | #187 |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis club | Tennis Club Luna |
| Coaches | |
| Sponsors | |
| @ssonya.gallyamova |
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🌆 Yekaterinburg, Russia 🇷🇺 – crossroads of Europe & Asia
🏔️ Located on the Ural Mountains, linking two continents
🏛️ Known for landmarks like the Church on the Blood
🏙️ A major industrial, cultural & academic hub
🎭 Rich in theatre, music & contemporary arts
✨ A powerful mix of history, scale & modern Russian life
Sofia Gallyamova | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.Hello, my name is Sofia Gallyamova, I am 13 years old, I was born on May 13, 2012, and I live in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
What languages do you speak?I speak Russian and a little English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?At the age of 6.
Are there other tennis players in your family?I was the first in my family to play tennis, but my little sister plays now too.
In which club do you train?At the “Luna” Tennis Club.
Who are your coaches?I have a tennis coach and a table tennis coach.
What is your weekly training routine?I train every day except Sunday, 2 to 3 times a day.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?I have a good serve, but I think I need to improve my backhand.
What is your age category and your national ranking?I participate in tournaments in the under-15 category.
What have been your greatest successes so far?–
In which countries have you played tournaments?Russia and Belarus.
Do you have any sponsors?Unfortunately, I don’t have a sponsor.
What is your goal for 2026?My goal is to reach the national top 30, participate in TE and ITF tournaments, and travel internationally.
What is your tennis dream?I dream of playing professionally on the WTA tour and winning a Grand Slam.
Who are your favorite tennis players?I admire Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?When I have free time, I like to unleash my creativity.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?I dedicate this interview to myself and my family.
Sofia, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
