Polina Kudermetova Bio
Polina Eduardovna Kudermetova, born on 4 June 2003, is a Russian-born Uzbekistani professional tennis player who competes on the WTA Tour. She has been ranked by the WTA as high as No. 54 in singles, achieved on 14 April 2025, and No. 203 in doubles, reached on 15 September 2025. Standing at 1.72 m tall and playing right-handed, she is coached by Ravshan Sultanov and is currently based in Moscow, Russia.
Known for her baseline consistency and competitive temperament, Kudermetova has steadily progressed through the ITF Circuit into the upper tier of the WTA Tour. Her career has been marked by steady ranking improvements, deep runs in international events, and a growing list of wins over established opponents on the women’s tour.
Early Life and Background
Polina Eduardovna Kudermetova was born on 4 June 2003 in Moscow, Russia, where she continues to reside. She grew up in a sports-oriented family with a strong athletic heritage, which helped shape her early interest in competitive tennis.
She is the younger sister of Veronika Kudermetova, a professional tennis player and former world top-ten competitor. Their father, Eduard Kudermetov, is a former Russian national ice hockey champion, reinforcing the family’s deep connection to elite sport.
Polina’s brother-in-law is Sergei Demekhine, further tying her extended family to the world of athletics. Growing up in this environment, she was introduced to tennis at a young age and trained alongside her sister, who later became an important role model for her own career.
Path to Professional Tennis
Kudermetova transitioned from junior competition to the professional ITF Circuit as a teenager, gaining valuable experience on the lower tiers of the women’s tour. Her early development was guided by her family background and the steady mentorship of her coaching team.
She worked with coach Ravshan Sultanov, who has been central to her tactical development and match preparation. This partnership helped her navigate the demanding shift from junior tennis to the professional circuit and laid the foundation for her WTA Tour breakthroughs.
Her results on the ITF Circuit produced nine singles titles and two doubles titles, establishing her as one of the promising young players from Russia. By the early 2020s, her consistent performances earned her the opportunity to test herself at higher-level WTA events and Grand Slam qualifying draws.
Polina Kudermetova Career
Early Career (2023)
Kudermetova made her Grand Slam main-draw debut at the 2023 Australian Open after successfully navigating qualifying with wins over Anastasia Gasanova, Katie Boulter, and Asia Muhammad. She was eliminated in the first round by wildcard Olivia Gadecki, but the appearance marked a significant milestone in her young career.
Later that season, she recorded her first WTA main-draw victory at the Rosmalen Open against Yuan Yue, although she fell to Liudmila Samsonova in the following round. At the Korea Open, she advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating sixth seed Alycia Parks and Kathinka von Deichmann before losing to Yanina Wickmayer, signaling her growing competitiveness on the main tour.
Tour Breakthrough (2024)
In 2024, Kudermetova made her WTA 500-level debut at the Korea Open as a lucky loser, ranked No. 163, and produced strong results. She defeated qualifier Priscilla Hon and seventh seed Ekaterina Alexandrova to reach the quarterfinals, where she lost to third seed Beatriz Haddad Maia, climbing into the top 130 as a result.
Partnering Alina Korneeva in doubles, she finished runner-up at the WTA 125 Abierto Tampico, losing to Carmen Corley and Rebecca Marino in the final. Her biggest singles breakthrough of the year came at the Mérida Open, where she reached her first WTA Tour semifinal with wins over second seed Nadia Podoroska, Varvara Lepchenko, and Nina Stojanović, before falling to Ann Li. By the end of the year, she had reached a career-high ranking of No. 106 following a runner-up finish at the W100 Dubai Tennis Challenge.
Top-60 and First WTA Final (2025)
Kudermetova’s 2025 season began with a career-defining run at the Brisbane International, where she reached her first WTA Tour final. She defeated Wang Xinyu, 13th seed Liudmila Samsonova, third seed Daria Kasatkina, Ashlyn Krueger, and Anhelina Kalinina before losing the championship match to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. The result lifted her into the top 60 for the first time, reaching No. 57 on 6 January 2025.
She followed that run by qualifying for the Australian Open and reaching the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time at the US Open, where her opponent Nuria Párrizas Díaz retired with an ankle injury. She then pushed Sabalenka again but lost in straight sets.
National Representation and 2026 Transition
On 15 December 2025, it was announced that Kudermetova had changed her sporting nationality and would represent Uzbekistan starting in 2026, following in the footsteps of Kamilla Rakhimova and Maria Timofeeva. Ranked No. 104 at the time of the announcement, she became the No. 2 Uzbekistani player on the WTA Tour behind Rakhimova.
Driving Style and Strengths
Kudermetova is known for her steady baseline game, strong defensive positioning, and improved shot tolerance under pressure. Working with coach Ravshan Sultanov, she has added greater tactical variety to her game and demonstrated the ability to compete against higher-ranked opponents on hard courts and clay alike.
Notable Events and Milestones
Her first WTA Tour final at the 2025 Brisbane International stands as a signature career milestone, along with her first win over a top-10 player against Daria Kasatkina. Reaching the second round of the US Open in 2025 and her top-60 ranking debut highlighted her growing presence on the biggest stages in women’s tennis.
Polina Kudermetova Career Wins
Kudermetova has built her career results across the ITF Circuit and the WTA Tour, combining nine ITF singles titles with a WTA Tour final appearance and additional WTA 125 finals.
WTA Tour Highlights
Her first WTA Tour final came at the 2025 Brisbane International, where she defeated several seeded opponents before losing to Aryna Sabalenka. She has also reached two WTA 125 singles finals in 2026 at the Canberra Tennis International and the Oeiras CETO Open, finishing as runner-up in both.
Her singles career record stands at 199–127, supported by a doubles career record of 46–39 and two ITF doubles titles. She has reached the second round of the Australian Open and US Open in singles, alongside a second-round doubles appearance at Wimbledon.
Other Wins and Performances
Kudermetova has also competed in WTA 125 doubles finals, finishing as runner-up at the 2024 Abierto Tampico alongside Alina Korneeva. Across both singles and doubles, her consistent results at WTA 125 and ITF-level events have helped her climb steadily inside the WTA’s top 100.
Polina Kudermetova Family
Family Background and Tennis Lineage
Polina comes from a strong sporting family that has influenced her tennis career from an early age. Her father, Eduard Kudermetov, is a former Russian national ice hockey champion, while her older sister, Veronika Kudermetova, is a professional tennis player who reached the WTA top ten.
Personal Life
Polina’s brother-in-law is Sergei Demekhine, further connecting her family to the sports world. She continues to live in Moscow, Russia, where she trains and prepares for her WTA Tour commitments while representing Uzbekistan in international competition.
2025 Season Performance
Polina Kudermetova’s 2025 season marked her breakthrough year on the WTA Tour, beginning with her first career final at the Brisbane International in January. Her run to the title match against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka propelled her into the top 60 for the first time in her career and signaled her arrival as a consistent threat on the main tour.
She added a first Grand Slam second-round appearance at the US Open, where she advanced after Nuria Párrizas Díaz retired, before facing Sabalenka again in the second round. Across the season, she competed across hard-court and clay events, continuing to work with coach Ravshan Sultanov to refine her game against top opposition.
Her season concluded with a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 54, achieved on 14 April 2025, before settling at No. 90 by 10 November 2025. The announcement of her switch to represent Uzbekistan in December 2025 set the stage for her next chapter heading into 2026.