“My goal for 2026 is to win an ITF title and reach a UTR of 9.”
Sophia Kosenko-Melnyk tennis player is a Canadian junior tennis player born in 2010 who lives in Milton, Ontario. Competing in the U16 category, she is currently ranked No. 20 nationally and is working toward winning her first ITF title while pursuing her goal of playing Division I college 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.
👧 Sophia Kosenko-Melnyk | Biography, June 2026
| Full Name | Sophia Kosenko-Melnyk |
| Date of birth | May 30, 2010 |
| Nationality | Canadian 🇨🇦 |
| Residence | Milton, Ontario, Canada |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U16 |
| Tennis Canada ranking | #20 |
| International ranking | #1717 (best) |
| UTR tennis rating | 8.xx |
| Tennis club | Village Glen Tennis & Pickleball Thornhill Park Tennis Club |
| Coaches | Robert Gregoire |
| Sponsors | |
| @sophia.kosenkom |
🎙️ Sophia Kosenko-Melnyk | Interview, June 2026
Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Nationality, City of Residence
My name is Sophia Kosenko-Melnyk. I am 16 years old and I was born on May 30, 2010. I live in Milton, Ontario, Canada.
What languages do you speak?
I speak Ukrainian, Russian, and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis when I was 5 years old.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the only tennis player in my family.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at Village Glen Tennis Club in Buffalo, New York, and Thornhill Park Tennis Club.
What is your coaching team?
My coach is Rob Gregory from Buffalo, New York.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train three hours per day. I train twice a week in Thornhill and three times a week in Buffalo.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength as a player is my ambition and determination. The area I need to work on the most is my perfectionism.
What is your age category and ranking?
I compete in the U16 category and I am currently ranked No. 20 nationally.
What have been your greatest successes so far?
One of my greatest achievements so far has been reaching the Top 20 national ranking in my age category.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in the United States and Mexico.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, I do not currently have any sponsors.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to win an ITF title and reach a UTR of 9.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to play Division I college tennis.
Which player would you most like to meet and why?
I would most like to meet Carlos Alcaraz because I admire both his game and his personality.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis, I mostly enjoy creating art.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my mom.
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