Sofia Motrinets | Tennis Player (2012, Russia)

“My main dream is to become the world No.1 and make my name in the history of tennis.”

Sofia Motrinets tennis player is a Russian junior tennis player based in Sochi, training daily and competing in national tournaments. A member of the Krasnodar Territory team, she is building her level with strong fundamentals and the ambition to reach the top of the world ranking.

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.

👧 Sofia Motrinets | Biography, March 2026

Full Name	Sofia Motrinets
Date of birth	June 22, 2012
Nationality	Russian 🇷🇺
Residence	Sochi, Russia
Age started tennis	4
Tennis age category	U15
Russia tennis ranking	#74
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UTR tennis rating
Tennis club	Krasnodar Tennis Federation
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Instagram	@sophyamotrinets

Sofia Motrinets Russian junior tennis player — Sofia Motrinets | Tennis Player (2012, Russia)

🎙️ Sofia Motrinets | Interview, March 2026

Hello, introduce yourself please.

My name is Sofia Motrinets. I am 13 years old. I was born on June 22, 2012. I am Russian, I was born in Kirov, and I currently live in Sochi.

What languages do you speak?

I speak Russian and English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis when I was 4 years old.

What is your training routine?

I train every day except Sunday.

What are your strengths as a player?

My strengths are my serve and my backhand, and of course working hard on all elements every day.

What is your current level and ranking?

I am a member of the Krasnodar Territory national team, and I have a first adult category.

In which countries have you played tournaments?

I play tournaments in Russia and have also played in Belarus.

What is your main tennis dream?

My main dream is to become the world No.1 and make my name in the history of tennis.

Which players would you like to meet and why?

I would really like to meet Arina Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic because they are the best, and I think they have a lot to share with juniors—their experience, emotions, and tips.

What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?

I like to spend time with myself, listen to music, and also study and learn languages.

Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?

I dedicate this interview to my entire team and my family, who work with me every day and give me the opportunity to fully develop. Thank you!