Anastásia Kudelkina

Languages: Russian, English and Spanish.

Experience: I started playing tennis at the age of five and competed on the Russian Tennis Tour (RTT) as a junior, winning the national doubles title twice in my age group. Over the years, I’ve been a hitting partner for several juniors who have since joined the ATP Tour. After moving to Spain, I continued competing in Spanish Federation tournaments, winning two events in 2025, and currently work part-time as a sparring partner for ITF juniors.

Sparring philosophy: To me, being a professional sparring partner means finding the right balance between acting as a partner (capable of hitting consistent shots) — and as an opponent (capable of winning points), the latter being crucial for the player’s development.

Favorite tennis players: Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer.

Fun fact about you: I can sing the national anthem of India.