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What's new at Alexander Ostrovsky Academy

• Ivan Makarov reaches Master of Sport standard Oct 7, 2026
  Named student of the month for September 2026 by a Telegram and in-house vote.
• Silver at their own 10s tournament Oct 6, 2026
  Miroslava Maltseva was second in green ball at the ERTL Minitennis 10s event at the academy on Oct 4.
• Moscow region second at Russian U15 team event Oct 5, 2026
  The team, led by academy coach Yuliya Pavlova with JTT team players, took silver in Togliatti.
• Kids groups filled through viewings each autumn Oct 1, 2026
  Every year from early August to early October the 10s coaches watch new kids to place them in groups.
• Sofia Vasileva wins in Kislovodsk Sep 28, 2026
  The Avant Garde player won singles and mixed doubles at an under-15 Russian tour event.
• Academy turns 15 Sep 28, 2026
  An in-house birthday tournament on Sep 26 for ages 9 to 10 and under 13; the academy opened in September 2011.
• Avant Garde selection now twice a year Sep 25, 2026
  Players are picked for Avant Garde in summer and in winter; the next selection is on Jan 9, 2027.
• Potapova wins the Transylvania Open Feb 9, 2025
  Academy resident Anastasia Potapova won her third WTA title, a 250 event in Cluj-Napoca.

Programmes at Alexander Ostrovsky Academy

• Group for the youngest
• Minitennis 10s groups (Minitennis 10s)
• Kids and junior groups
• Pre Avant Garde (Pre Avant Garde)
• Avant Garde (Avant Garde)
• Next Gen (Next Gen)
• JTT team (JTT team)
• Academy Resident for pros
• Autumn camp
• Adult group
• Private lessons
• Match play Saturdays

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