“My main goal for 2026 is to show my best tennis and win at least 3 Tennis Europe titles.”
Sofiya Veresklia tennis player born in 2013 is a Ukrainian junior tennis player from Lviv competing in the U14 category. A bronze medalist at the 2025 European Tennis Championships and a Tennis Europe champion in Frankfurt, Sofiya continues building an impressive pathway with ambitions of winning multiple TE titles and reaching the highest level of world tennis.
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.
👧 Sofiya Veresklia | Biography, May 2026
| Full Name | Sofiya Veresklia |
| Date of birth | March 2, 2013 |
| Nationality | Ukrainian 🇺🇦 |
| Residence | Lviv, Ukraine |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| Ukraine tennis ranking | #22 |
| Tennis Europe ranking | #286 (best) |
| UTR tennis rating | 7.xx |
| Tennis club | Lviv Tennis Club |
| Coaches | Pavlo Kulabukhov |
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| @sofiya_veresklia |
🎙️ Sofiya Veresklia | Interview, May 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Sofiya Veresklia. I am 13 years old, born on March 2, 2013. I am Ukrainian and I live in the beautiful city of Lviv, Ukraine.
What languages do you speak?
My native language is Ukrainian, and I am also actively learning English, which helps me communicate and travel during international tournaments.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I stepped onto a tennis court for the first time when I was 5 years old. Since then, tennis has become an essential part of my life.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the first competitive tennis player in my family, but my family fully shares and supports my passion for the sport.
In which tennis club do you train?
My home training base is Lviv Tennis Club, where I continue developing my game and improving professionally.
What is your coaching team?
My team is led by my head coach, Pavlo Kolabukhov. My parents are also an irreplaceable part of my journey, and our rehabilitation specialist Olena helps me stay in peak physical condition.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train every day for 2–3 hours. My schedule combines technical work, physical conditioning, and high-intensity sparring sessions.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
I consider my greatest strengths to be my quick reactions and my confident, aggressive net game. At the same time, I believe there is always room for improvement, so I work daily on every aspect of my tennis.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I recently moved into the U14 category, where I am currently ranked No. 22 nationally. In the U12 category, I consistently ranked among the Top 3–4 players in Ukraine.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
One of my proudest achievements was winning a bronze medal at the 2025 European Tennis Championships while representing the National Team of Ukraine. I also won a Tennis Europe tournament in Frankfurt in September 2025.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in the Czech Republic, Germany, France, and Ukraine.
Do you have any sponsors?
Unfortunately, I do not currently have sponsors. My tennis journey and tournament preparations are fully supported by my parents, and I am very grateful to them.
What is your goal for 2026?
My main goal for 2026 is to show my best tennis and win at least three Tennis Europe titles.
What is your tennis dream?
My ultimate dream is to reach the highest level in tennis, win all four Grand Slam titles, and establish myself among the Top 5 players in the world.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
It does not make a big difference to me who I meet or play against. I simply love tennis and enjoy facing stronger opponents because it helps me grow as a player.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I enjoy drawing because it helps me express my emotions, and I also love spending time with my friends.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my coach, Pavlo Kolabukhov. Thank you for believing in me, for your patience, and for all the work you put into helping me improve every day. 🩷
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