Elizabet Abraamian: the European champion who came through qualifying
Elizabet Abraamian is a Russian table tennis player born in 2003. She won the 2026 European singles title in Ljubljana, the first player to do so from qualifying, and the WTT Contender Tunis in March 2026. In October 2026 she is world No. 27 in singles.
In this article
Elizabet Abraamian was the story of the 2026 European Championships: she came through qualifying and left with the singles title. She plays for Russia and competed as an Individual Neutral Athlete at that event. This page covers Abraamian's career, titles and what is known about her game.
Who is Elizabet Abraamian
Elizabet Abraamian was born on 29 April 2003 in Yerevan, Armenia, and represents Russia (RUS). In October 2026 she is world No. 27 in singles, according to the ranking published on 26 October. Her playing hand and grip are not confirmed in the sources we read, so they are left out here.
Elizabet Abraamian's titles
| Competition | Results |
|---|---|
| European Championships | Singles champion in 2026 (Ljubljana) |
| WTT | Contender Tunis 2026: singles and women's doubles (with Maria Panfilova) |
| Ranking | World No. 27 in singles in October 2026 |
The 2026 European title
At the European Championships in Ljubljana in October 2026, Abraamian beat Germany's Annette Kaufmann 4-3 in the final. She was the first player to win the European singles title from qualifying and the first Russian to win the event, men's or women's. Before her, Russian women had only reached bronze, with Irina Kotikhina in 2007 and Polina Mikhailova in 2015. See more in European table tennis.
WTT Contender Tunis 2026
In March 2026 Abraamian won the singles at WTT Contender Tunis, beating South Korea's Joo Cheonhui 4-3 in the final after recovering from 3-1 down. The same day she also won women's doubles with Maria Panfilova. Meet Joo Cheonhui.
Playing style
We did not find a reliable description of Abraamian's style in the sources we read, so we stick to what the results show:
- Composure in long matches: two finals decided in the seventh game in 2026, one of them turned around from 3-1 down.
- Strong in doubles, with the Tunis title alongside Maria Panfilova.
- Consistency among the world's top 30.
To understand the styles, see playing styles and the world ranking.
Recent results on the tour
| Year | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 11 |
| Total | 11 | 11 |
| L | WTT Star Contender Astana 2026 - President’s Cup 2026-09-18 | Women's singles Round of 32 | Elizabet Abraamian RUS vs Manika Batra IND 0-3 5-11, 7-11, 10-12 |
| L | WTT Star Contender Astana 2026 - President’s Cup 2026-09-18 | Mixed doubles Quarterfinals | Chen Junsong / Wang Yidi CHN vs Nikita Artemenko / Elizabet Abraamian RUS 3-2 11-5, 11-3, 14-16, 12-14, 11-3 |
| L | WTT Star Contender Astana 2026 - President’s Cup 2026-09-18 | Women's doubles Quarterfinals | Elizabet Abraamian / Vlada Voronina RUS vs Wang Yidi / Han Feier CHN 1-3 5-11, 11-8, 8-11, 9-11 |
| W | WTT Star Contender Astana 2026 - President’s Cup 2026-09-17 | Mixed doubles Round of 16 | Nikita Artemenko / Elizabet Abraamian RUS vs Alexis Lebrun / Charlotte Lutz FRA 3-1 8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-5 |
| W | WTT Star Contender Astana 2026 - President’s Cup 2026-09-17 | Women's doubles Round of 16 | Elvira Rad / Ainhoa Cristobal ESP vs Elizabet Abraamian / Vlada Voronina RUS 0-3 6-11, 4-11, 14-16 |
| L | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-11 | Women's singles Round of 16 | Chen Yi CHN vs Elizabet Abraamian RUS 3-1 11-9, 8-11, 13-11, 12-10 |
| W | WTT Champions Macao 2026 2026-09-08 | Women's singles Round of 32 | Yangzi Liu AUS vs Elizabet Abraamian RUS 2-3 11-9, 8-11, 11-7, 8-11, 8-11 |
| L | WTT Contender Almaty 2026 2026-09-05 | Women's singles Quarterfinals | Hayata Hina JPN vs Elizabet Abraamian RUS 3-0 11-9, 11-6, 11-6 |
Source: WTT official results. Updated October 31, 2026. worldtabletennis.com
Frequently asked questions
Who is Elizabet Abraamian?
She is a Russian player born in 2003 and the 2026 European singles champion.
Is Abraamian the European champion?
Yes. She won the 2026 European singles title in Ljubljana, beating Annette Kaufmann 4-3 in the final.
What is Abraamian's ranking?
In October 2026 she is world No. 27 in singles.
Has Abraamian won a WTT title?
Yes, WTT Contender Tunis 2026, in singles and in doubles with Maria Panfilova.