“My dream is to become a professional tennis player.”
Yan Doroshenko, tennis player born in 2016, is a promising young Ukrainian player currently living in Portugal.
Like many junior players featured in our international boys tennis interviews section, Yan is gaining valuable experience across national tournaments, gradually refining his playing style and competitive mindset.
Through Tennis Papers, discover an exclusive profile and interview highlighting his tennis journey, playing style, competitive experience, and ambitions.
This profile is based on an exclusive interview conducted by Tennis Papers.
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👦 Yan Doroshenko | Biography, March 2026
| Full Name | Yan Doroshenko |
| Date of birth | January 8, 2016 |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Residence | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Age started tennis | 8 |
| Tennis age category | U10 |
| National ranking | N/A |
| International ranking | N/A |
| Tennis club | Beloura Tennis Academy |
| Coaches | Beloura Tennis Academy coaching team |
| Sponsors | None yet |
| @yan.tennis.pt |
🎙️ Yan Doroshenko | Interview, March 2026
Hello, introduce yourself please.My name is Yan Doroshenko, I am 10 years old, originally from Ukraine, currently living and training in Portugal.
What languages do you speak?Ukrainian, Russian, English and Portuguese.
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?No other tennis players in the family.
In which club do you train?Training at Beloura Tennis Academy in Portugal.
Who are your coaches?Working with the coaching team at Beloura Tennis Academy.
What is your weekly training routine?Training four times per week: individual sessions, group practice and physical conditioning.
What is your greatest strength as a player, and what do you need to improve?Strong forehand and aggressive style. Currently improving serve and consistency.
What is your age category and your national ranking?Competing in junior tournaments in Portugal.
What have been your greatest successes so far?One of the recent results: 4th place at Smash Tour Montijo.
In which countries have you played tournaments?So far competing in Portugal.
Do you have any sponsors?No sponsors yet.
What is your goal for 2026?My goal is to compete in Spain and other European tournaments.
What is your tennis dream?My dream is to become a professional tennis player.
Who are your favorite tennis players?Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
What do you enjoy outside of tennis?Skateboarding and staying active.
Who would you like to dedicate this interview to?I would like to dedicate this interview to my family, who love and support me every day.
Yan, thank you for the interview 🙌
Tennis Papers wishes you all the best in your tennis journey 💜🩷
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