👧 Yevanhelina Kolesnykova | Tennis Papers interview, September 2025
“My tennis dream is to play in Grand Slams, become a professional player and represent my strong, beautiful, independent country.”
Meet Yevanhelina Kolesnykova, Ukrainian tennis player, talent junior girl who lives in Kyiv, Ukraine and competing in UXX tennis category.
📘 Yevanhelina Kolesnykova | Biography, September 2025
| Name | Yevanhelina Kolesnykova |
| Date of birth | December 22, 2015 |
| Nationality | Ukrainian 🇺🇦 |
| Residence | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| @tennis_eva | |
| Age started tennis | 9 |
| Tennis Club | Anna Tennis Club |
| Tennis coach | Oksana Yenik |
| Junior tennis category | U10 |
| National tennis ranking | |
| International tennis ranking | |
| Racquet brand | Wilson |
| Sponsors |
🏠 Kyiv, Ukraine
🌍 Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine.
🏰 It has old churches with golden domes that shine in the sun.
🌳 The city is full of parks, gardens, and the Dnipro River running through it.
🎶 Kyiv is also known for its music, culture, and tasty food like borscht (a beet soup).
🎙️Yevanhelina Kolesnykova | Interview, September 2025
Hello, introduce yourself please.
My name is Yevanhelina Kolesnykova or simply “Eva”.
I am 9 years old. I was born on December 22, 2015.
I am Ukrainian and I live in Kyiv.
At what age did you start playing tennis?
I started playing tennis a year ago and that became my passion. My aunt took me for my first training and than parents supported me in my decision to continue working on tennis.
Are there other tennis players in your family?
No, I am the only one in my family who plays tennis. Sometimes my mom plays, but it’s just a hobby for her, not a professional sport.
In which club do you train tennis?
I train at Anna Tennis Club. I really want to learn in one of international tennis schools.
Who is your tennis coach?
My coach is Oksana Yenik, the best coach ever 💜
How many hours a week do you train tennis and do physical training?
I train tennis about 6 hours per week and I also do 3 hours of physical training.
What is your junior tennis category and your national tennis ranking?
I play in the U10 category, but I don’t have national ranking yet, but hope I will succeed in near future.
What are your best tennis results?
My best results for this moment – I’m the best in trainings and I’m going to be the best in my region soon. You will see me 🙂
I want to participate in tournaments and enjoy. I feel myself in this sport.
In which countries have you already participated in tennis tournaments?
I haven’t participated yet. It’s just the start of my career and I’m sure I will manage it. I adore tennis. It’s seems to be my love and life.
Do you have any sponsors?
No, for this moment, no. The only sponsors are my parents 🙂
What tennis racket do you play with?
I play with a Wilson Blade Jr racket.
What is your tennis dream?
My tennis dream is to play in Grand Slams, become a professional player and represent my strong, beautiful, independent country.
Who are your favorite tennis players?
My favorite players are ElinaSvitolina ( I’m proud of our Ukrainian tennis player),Sirena Williams and a lot of others. I watch tournaments and try to learn from them.
What do you like to do outside of tennis?
Outside of tennis I like reading, spending time with friends, swimming, singing and drawing. Oh! And dancing! I have extremely busy schedule, really!
Thank you!Thanks a lot Eva!
Tennis Papers wishes you the best in your tennis life 💜🩷
