👧 Viktorya Hambardzumyan | Tennis Papers interview, November 2025

“I dream to become a Grand Slam champ and inspire others to work hard every day.”

Meet Viktorya Hambardzumyan, Armenian girl junior tennis player who lives in Yerevan, Armenia and competing in U10 and U12 tennis categories.
Viktorya is ranked in the top 3 in Armenia in her category and competes in international TEN-PRO junior tournaments.

(Information gathered via an exclusive interview by Tennis Papers).

📘 Viktorya Hambardzumyan | Biography, November 2025

🏛️ Yerevan, Armenia 🇦🇲

🌄 One of the oldest cities in the world, set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Ararat.
🎨 A city full of history, art, and pink-tinted architecture, earning it the name “The Pink City.”
☕ Known for its cozy cafés, lively squares, and warm hospitality.
💫 With ancient roots and a modern heartbeat, Yerevan beautifully blends tradition and progress!

🎙️Viktorya Hambardzumyan | Interview, November 2025

Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Viktorya Hambardzumyan, I am 9 years old, and I was born on January 06, 2016.
I am Armenian, and I live in Yerevan, Armenia.

What languages ​​do you speak?
Armenian, Russian, English.

At what age did you start playing tennis?
At 4 years old.

Are there other tennis players in your family?
No.

In which club do you train tennis?
Incourt Fizika

Who is your tennis coach?
Roman Yedigaryan

What is your weekly training routine?
Tennis: 2 hours, 6 days weekly
Fitness: 1,5 hours, 4 days weekly

As an athlete, what is your greatest quality and what do you need to improve?
My greatest qualities: skipping 1000+ with different variations; pull-up 10+ ; forehand speed 118km/h — backhand 117km/h — serve 106km/h.
The improvements: jumping high; running fast; improving my speed 10+ km by every year.

What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
In U10, I am ranked number 3.
In U12, I am ranked number 5.

What has been your greatest achievement?
3rd place in TEN-PRO Junior U10 when I was 8 years old.

In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
In Georgia, Dubai, Spain, Armenia.

Do you have any sponsors?
No.

What is your goal for 2026?
Starting to play in Under-12 Tennis Europe tournaments — minimum 6 times per year — and winning rounds 1 and 2.
Improving my serve to 120km/h.

What is your tennis dream?
To become a Grand Slam champ and inspire others to work hard every day.

Who are your favorite tennis players?
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka — Aryna gave me the trophy in Dubai tournament.

What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Maths and swimming.

To which people would you like to dedicate this interview?
To people who interested in sponsoring young talents and kids sports advertising agents.

Thanks a lot Viktorya!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷