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The Almaty Open, which has just celebrated its fifth edition, has been recognized by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) with a Standards of Excellence Award, securing its position as one of the most well-respected tournaments in the ATP 250 category.  Thanks to…

The victory in Riyadh earned the Kazakhstani a record-breaking prize, 1,500 ranking points and the Barys Order from the country’s president. Elena Rybakina became the champion of the WTA Finals held in Riyadh. In the final, the Kazakhstani tennis player confidently …

Having qualified for his first Masters 1000 semi-final, the world number 16 is a role model in Kazakhstan, where his divisive yet fascinating profile is unanimously admired and contributes to the development of tennis. It’s all fair game, and deep down there’s…

The Aral seabed will be the site of an ambitious new ecological project – which shall also feature input from the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation – as researchers aim to restore one of the planet’s worst-affected environmental areas. The four parties involve…

Almaty, Kazakhstan – 24 October 2025 – At the recent EUROBAK Awards 2025 (European Business Association of Kazakhstan), the Bulat Utemuratov Foundation was named a double winner. Previously they received the Foundation’s EUROBAK Award in 2024 for their contribution to Kaz…

On the 24th October, in the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, Kazakhstan’s Rybakina defeated 9th seed Mboko in straight sets to advance to the semifinals. With this victory, Rybakina secured the final “ticket” to the ATP Finals in Riyadh, q…

Photo Credit: Kazakshtan Tennis Federation Astana, Kazakhstan – 22 October 2025: Kazakhstan has recently been recognised among the world’s top tennis nations. This news was announced by The Kazakhstan Tennis Federation (KTF). The International Tennis Federation (ITF…

Kazakhstan’s emergence as a new tennis hub has transformed the country’s sporting landscape. From grassroot programs to international tournaments, a long-term strategy is paying off, though its future depends on how firmly those foundations hold. ALMATY, Kazak…

Making his Almaty debut this week, the Italian opens up about the highs and lows of a sophomore year on tour. By Matt Fitzgerald Published Oct 16, 2025 ALMATY—The resident ‘admin’ of the ATP Tour is on the way up to feeling like his normal outgoing, expressive self again….