Kamilla Rakhimova is a 25-year-old professional tennis player who was born in Yekaterinburg, Russia, spent six seasons on the WTA Tour under the Russian flag, and since December 2025 has represented Uzbekistan. That switch is why many people looking her up this week are confused by the flag next to her name.
She is in Ningbo this weekend, working through qualifying. She opened with a 6–2, 6–4 win over Dayana Yastremska and is drawn against Tatiana Prozorova next.
Kamilla Rakhimova at a glance
| Full name | Kamilla Stanislavovna Rakhimova |
| Born | 28 August 2001, Yekaterinburg, Russia (age 25) |
| Represents | Uzbekistan (Dec 2025–); Russia (2019–2025) |
| Plays | Right-handed, two-handed backhand |
| Career-high singles | No. 60 (30 December 2024) |
| Career-high doubles | No. 51 (25 August 2025) |
| Ranking, 14 Sep 2026 | No. 76 singles, No. 97 doubles |
| WTA doubles titles | Phillip Island 2021, Linz 2021, Bogotá 2024, Transylvania Open 2026 |
| WTA 125 singles titles | Guadalajara (Sep 2024), Angers (Dec 2025) |
Why does she play for Uzbekistan now?
Rakhimova competed for Russia from 2019 until the end of the 2025 season. Her change of sporting nationality to Uzbekistan was announced on 28 November 2025, and she has played under the Uzbek flag since December 2025.
She is part of a wider pattern. Since 2022, Russian and Belarusian players on the tours have competed without a national flag, and a number of them have chosen to represent another country outright — which brings back a flag, eligibility for national team events, and in some cases federation support. Rakhimova has not been quoted in our sources on her specific reasons, so we won’t guess at them.
What is her best tennis?
Her ceiling so far is the third round of a Grand Slam, which she has reached at three of the four majors:
- French Open — third round, 2023
- Wimbledon — third round, 2025
- US Open — third round in 2021 and again in 2026
- Australian Open — second round, 2024
The win that put her name in front of a wider audience came at Wimbledon 2025, when she beat fourth seed Jasmine Paolini. She has also beaten Beatriz Haddad Maia (Bogotá, 2022), Ekaterina Alexandrova (US Open, 2021) and Peyton Stearns (Eastbourne, 2025).
She is arguably more decorated in doubles: four WTA titles, the most recent at the Transylvania Open in February 2026 with Sara Sorribes Tormo, and an Australian Open doubles quarter-final in 2025.
Her 2026 season
In singles, 2026 has followed the pattern of her career — competitive at the majors without a deep run. She went out in the first round in Melbourne and the second round at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, then matched her best Slam result with a third-round finish at the US Open. At No. 76, she sits in the range where entry into the bigger tournaments often runs through qualifying, which is exactly where she is in Ningbo.
Why the ranking matters this week. Players outside the top 70 or so frequently miss the direct-entry cut at WTA 500-level events in the autumn swing, so a qualifying run is the realistic route into the main draw — and main-draw points matter far more for the ranking than qualifying wins.
Biographical details and rankings are as published on her WTA record and Wikipedia profile, with rankings as of 14 September 2026. Ningbo qualifying result as reported by Tennis Tonic. Draws and results change quickly; the WTA website is the authority for live scores.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is Kamilla Rakhimova?
A WTA tennis player born on 28 August 2001 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. She represented Russia from 2019 to 2025 and has represented Uzbekistan since December 2025.
What country does Kamilla Rakhimova play for?
Uzbekistan. Her switch from Russia was announced on 28 November 2025.
How old is Kamilla Rakhimova?
She is 25. She was born on 28 August 2001.
What is Kamilla Rakhimova’s highest ranking?
Her career-high singles ranking is No. 60, reached on 30 December 2024. Her doubles high is No. 51, from 25 August 2025.
What is her best Grand Slam result?
The third round, which she has reached at the French Open (2023), Wimbledon (2025) and the US Open (2021 and 2026).
Who did she beat at Wimbledon?
At Wimbledon 2025 she beat fourth seed Jasmine Paolini, the biggest win of her singles career.
