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Kamilla Rakhimova

Kamilla Stanislavovna Rakhimova is a Russian-born Uzbekistani professional tennis player born on 28 August 2001.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kamilla Stanislavovna Rakhimova is a Russian-born Uzbekistani professional tennis player. Born on 28 August 2001 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, she began playing tennis at age five and turned professional in 2018. Rakhimova has achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 60 and a career-high doubles ranking of No. 51.

Early life and background

Kamilla Rakhimova was born in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on 28 August 2001. According to WTA sources, she started playing tennis at the age of five.

Professional career

Rakhimova turned professional in 2018 and has competed on the WTA Tour since then. Tournament profiles list her as representing Uzbekistan.

Rankings and achievements

Rakhimova's career-high WTA singles ranking is No. 60, achieved on 30 December 2024. Her career-high doubles ranking is No. 51, achieved on 25 August 2025. She has won WTA 125 singles titles in Guadalajara (2024) and Angers (2025), as well as multiple WTA doubles titles.

Playing style

Player profiles describe Rakhimova as right-handed. Some profiles also note that she uses a two-handed backhand.

Key facts

  • Born in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on 28 August 2001.
  • Began playing tennis at age five and turned professional in 2018.
  • Career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 60 (30 December 2024).
  • Career-high WTA doubles ranking of No. 51 (25 August 2025).
  • Represents Uzbekistan and is listed as right-handed.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kamilla Rakhimova?
She is a Russian-born Uzbekistani professional tennis player born on 28 August 2001.
What is Kamilla Rakhimova’s highest WTA singles ranking?
Her career-high WTA singles ranking is No. 60, reached on 30 December 2024.
What is Kamilla Rakhimova’s highest WTA doubles ranking?
Her career-high WTA doubles ranking is No. 51, reached on 25 August 2025.
Where was Kamilla Rakhimova born?
She was born in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Which country does Kamilla Rakhimova represent?
Tournament and player listings identify her as representing Uzbekistan.
When did Kamilla Rakhimova turn professional?
She turned professional in 2018.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamilla_Rakhimova
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, and career-high WTA singles and doubles rankings.
  2. WTA — https://www.wtatennis.com/players/325936/kamilla-rakhimova
    Supports: Birthplace, birthday, height, and age tennis background.
  3. BNP Paribas Open — https://bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/kamilla-rakhimova
    Supports: Nationality, right-handed play, birthplace, career-high rankings, and title notes.
  4. ESPN — http://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/3908/kamilla-rakhimova
    Supports: Turned professional in 2018, nationality, birthplace, handedness, and birth date.
  5. Roland Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/40622-k.rakhimova
    Supports: Nationality, ranking, birthplace, and height.
  6. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamilla_Rakhimova
    Supports: Professional circuit since 2018 and general biography details.