Ulyana Nalivaika – Tennis Player (2012 • Belarus)
“My biggest dream is to win a Grand Slam one day.”
Ulyana Nalivaika is an international junior tennis player born in 2012 who represents Belarus. She has been ranked in the Top 20 nationally in the U14 category and competes on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour.
Like many junior players featured in our Girls Interviews section, Ulyana is gaining valuable experience across national and international tournaments, gradually refining her game and competitive mindset.
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.
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Ulyana Nalivaika | Biography, February 2026
| Name | Ulyana Nalivaika |
| Date of birth | July 19, 2012 |
| Nationality | Belarus 🇧🇾 |
| Residence | Minsk, Belarus |
| Age started tennis | 5 |
| Tennis age category | U14 |
| National ranking | #63 |
| International ranking | |
| Tennis club | Solnechny Tennis Club |
| Coaches | Nikolai Andreevich Fedirko Aleksandra Shabanova |
| Sponsors | |
| @uliana.tennis |
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Minsk, Belarus 🇧🇾 – Grand Soviet architecture meets green riverside boulevards
🌍 Capital of Belarus in Eastern Europe, set along the Svislach River
🏛️ Rebuilt after WWII, featuring Independence Square and historic Upper Town
🏙️ Wide avenues, monumental Stalinist buildings, and modern glass landmarks
🌿 Parks, tree-lined embankments, and calm river promenades throughout the city
✨ Unique blend of Soviet heritage and contemporary urban revival
Ulyana Nalivaika | Interview, February 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.Hello, my name is Uliana Nalivaika. I was born on July 19, 2012, in Minsk, Belarus.
What languages do you speak?I speak Russian and English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?I started playing tennis at the age of 5.
Are there other tennis players in your family?Yes, my older sister also plays tennis.
In which club do you train?I train at the Solnechny Tennis Club in Belarus.
Who are your coaches?My tennis coach is Nikolai Andreevich Fedirko, and my physical trainer is Aleksandra Shabanova.
What is your weekly training routine?I train for tennis for 3 hours a day. I do physical conditioning five times a week and yoga once a week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?My strongest point is my serve. I want to improve the accuracy of my shots.
What is your age category and your national ranking?I am in the under-14 age group. I am currently 63rd in the national rankings, but a year ago I was 18th because I hadn’t participated in Belarusian tournaments for a year.
What have been your greatest successes so far?I won a U16 third-category tournament in Poland.
In which countries have you played tournaments?I have participated in tournaments in Slovenia, Slovakia, Poland, and Belarus.
Do you have any sponsors?No, I don’t have a sponsor.
What is your goal for 2026?I will participate in many tournaments and will start playing on the ITF circuit by the end of the year.
What is your tennis dream?My biggest dream is to win a Grand Slam one day.
Who are your favorite tennis players?My favorite players are Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Outside of tennis, I don’t have many hobbies, but I enjoy drawing and building with Lego.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?I dedicate this interview to my parents and grandparents who always support me.
Ulyana, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
