Valeriia Ponezhda | Tennis Player (2014, Ukraine)

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Valeriia Ponezhda Ukrainian junior tennis player based in Brussels Belgium

“My dream is to reach the Top 10 in the world.”

Valeriia Ponezhda tennis player born in 2014 is a Ukrainian junior tennis player living in Brussels, Belgium. Competing in the U13 category, Valeriia trains at RTC Lambermont Brussels and has already won a JF15 Grade 2 tournament. Passionate about tennis and inspired by some of the world’s best players, she dreams of competing on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour and one day reaching the Top 10 in the world.

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.

👧 Valeriia Ponezhda | Biography, June 2026

Full NameValeriia Ponezhda
Date of birth2014
NationalityUkrainian 🇺🇦
ResidenceBrussels, Belgium
Age started tennis8
Tennis age categoryU13
TPPWB ranking13.4
International ranking
UTR tennis rating2.xx
Tennis clubRTC Lambermont
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Instagram@valeriia.ponezhda.tennis
Valeriia Ponezhda Ukrainian junior tennis player based in Brussels Belgium
Valeriia Ponezhda Ukrainian junior tennis player based in Brussels Belgium
Valeriia Ponezhda, Ukrainian U13 tennis player training and competing in Belgium
Valeriia Ponezhda Ukrainian junior tennis player based in Brussels Belgium

🎙️ Valeriia Ponezhda | Interview, June 2026

Introduce yourself: Name, Age, Date of birth, Nationality, City of residence
My name is Valeriia Ponezhda. I am 11 years old and I was born in 2014. I am Ukrainian and I live in Brussels, Belgium.
What languages do you speak?
I speak French and Ukrainian, and I am currently learning English.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis at the age of 8.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
Yes, both my mother and my father play tennis.
In which tennis club do you train?
I train at RTC Lambermont Brussels.
What is your coaching team?
I train with the coaches from my club.
What is your weekly training routine?
I train around four hours of tennis and two hours of physical preparation each week.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?
My greatest strength is that I play well and enjoy building points with my cross-court forehand.
What is your age category and national ranking?
I compete in the U13 category and my current Belgian ranking is 13.4 (C30.4).
What have been your greatest successes so far?
My greatest success so far has been winning a JF15 Grade 2 tournament.
In which countries have you played tournaments?
I have played tournaments in Belgium. My dream is to compete on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, not at the moment. I am supported by my club and my parents.
What is your goal for 2026?
My goal for 2026 is to reach the Belgian ranking of B+4/6 and start competing in the Ladies category.
What is your tennis dream?
My dream is to reach the Top 10 in the world.
Which players would you most like to meet and why?
I would like to meet Jannik Sinner, Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Aryna Sabalenka, and Novak Djokovic because they are a great source of inspiration for me.
What do you enjoy doing outside of tennis?
I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, playing the piano, and skiing in the mountains.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?
I would like to dedicate this interview to my parents, my family, my club, and everyone who supports me on my sporting journey.
Valeriia, thank you for the interview 🎾
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜

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