First Racket
Series Overview
17-year-old tennis player Katya is forced to quit the sport. Her family has no money, no connections, and not even the desire to fight for her dream of the world of big-time sports. Now tennis has become a way of survival for the girl. Pretending to be a novice, Katya goes to private courts in Moscow and beats rich amateurs for money. One of these "duels" is witnessed by former professional athlete Igor Strelnikov, a tired coach who has long dreamed of finding a truly gifted child. When he sees Katya, he realizes that this is the "uncut diamond" and his chance to return to the world of big—time sports. Igor is making the biggest bet of his career on Katya.
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
2026 – 2026
Premiered: Thu, Apr 30, 2026
Evgeny KorchaginLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evgeny Korchagin
Danil Lumerz, Dmitry Efimovich, Konstantin Mankovskiy, Dmitriy Zverkov, Andrei Mukhortov
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Evgeny Korchagin
Director
Danil Lumerz
Writer
Dmitry Efimovich
Writer
Konstantin Mankovskiy
Writer
Dmitriy Zverkov
Writer
Andrei Mukhortov
Writer
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What is First Racket about?
17-year-old tennis player Katya is forced to quit the sport. Her family has no money, no connections, and not even the desire to fight for her dream of the world of big-time sports. Now tennis has become a way of survival for the girl. Pretending to be a novice, Katya goes to private courts in Moscow and beats rich amateurs for money. One of these "duels" is witnessed by former professional athlete Igor Strelnikov, a tired coach who has long dreamed of finding a truly gifted child. When he sees Katya, he realizes that this is the "uncut diamond" and his chance to return to the world of big—time sports. Igor is making the biggest bet of his career on Katya.
How many seasons does First Racket have?
First Racket comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in First Racket?
Key cast members in First Racket include Danila Kozlovsky, Polina Gukhman, Svetlana Ivanova, Aleksandr Samoylenko, Elizaveta Shakira.
Who created or directed First Racket?
First Racket was developed and directed by Evgeny Korchagin.