Vladimir Sidorenko: the Russian lefty who reached the world top 20
Vladimir Sidorenko is a Russian table tennis player born in 2002, a left-handed shakehand attacker. He was runner-up at WTT United States Smash in 2026, won WTT Feeder Istanbul in 2025 and reached No. 15 in the world. In October 2026 he is No. 19.
Vladimir Sidorenko is one of the most aggressive lefties of the new European generation. In 2026 he reached the final of a WTT Smash and climbed to No. 15 in the world. This page covers Sidorenko's career, titles and playing style.
Who is Vladimir Sidorenko
Vladimir Sidorenko was born on 7 April 2002 in Tomsk, Russia. He is left-handed and plays the shakehand grip. He is 1.82 m tall and plays for French club GV Hennebont.
Vladimir Sidorenko's titles
| Competition | Results |
|---|---|
| WTT | Silver at United States Smash 2026; Feeder Istanbul 2025 champion |
| European U21 | Singles gold in 2020 |
| World Youth Championships | Doubles gold in 2021 |
| Russian championships | Six titles: two in singles, three in doubles and one in mixed doubles |
| Ranking | Career high: No. 15 (July 2026) |
Career highlights
Sidorenko won the European U21 singles title in 2020 and doubles gold at the 2021 World Youth Championships. In 2025 he won WTT Feeder Istanbul. In 2026 he reached the final of WTT United States Smash and lost 4-2 to Japan's Sora Matsushima. In October 2026 he is world No. 19. See the table tennis world ranking.
Playing style
Sidorenko is a left-handed shakehand attacker. What counts most in his game:
- An explosive forehand, which decides many points early in the rally.
- An aggressive backhand, able to build pressure from both wings.
- A strong first attack and good conversion of defensive moments into offence.
- Left-handed: the angles trouble many right-handers. See how to play against a lefty and playing styles.
Recent results on the tour
| Year | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 5 |
| Total | 8 | 5 |
| W | WTT Champions Montpellier 2026 2026-10-29 | Men's singles Round of 16 | Matsushima Sora JPN vs Vladimir Sidorenko RUS 1-3 10-12, 11-9, 8-11, 6-11 |
| W | WTT Champions Montpellier 2026 2026-10-28 | Men's singles Round of 32 | Darko Jorgic SLO vs Vladimir Sidorenko RUS 1-3 9-11, 11-9, 6-11, 11-13 |
| L | China Smash 2026 2026-10-05 | Men's singles Round of 64 | Vladimir Sidorenko RUS vs Liang Jingkun CHN 0-3 8-11, 8-11, 7-11 |
| L | Europe Smash - Sweden 2026 2026-08-11 | Men's singles Round of 64 | Vladimir Sidorenko RUS vs Anton Kallberg SWE 0-3 5-11, 9-11, 7-11 |
| L | WTT Champions Yokohama 2026 2026-08-06 | Men's singles Round of 32 | Xiang Peng CHN vs Vladimir Sidorenko RUS 3-1 11-8, 9-11, 11-9, 11-8 |
| L | United States Smash 2026 2026-07-06 | Men's singles Final | Matsushima Sora JPN vs Vladimir Sidorenko AIN 4-2 11-5, 11-13, 11-7, 11-4, 5-11, 11-7 |
| W | United States Smash 2026 2026-07-05 | Men's singles Semifinals | Truls Moregard SWE vs Vladimir Sidorenko AIN 3-4 11-4, 8-11, 11-5, 11-3, 9-11, 4-11, 10-12 |
| W | United States Smash 2026 2026-07-05 | Men's singles Quarterfinals | Shinozuka Hiroto JPN vs Vladimir Sidorenko AIN 1-4 9-11, 9-11, 11-8, 9-11, 8-11 |
Source: WTT official results. Updated October 31, 2026. worldtabletennis.com
Frequently asked questions
Who is Vladimir Sidorenko?
He is a Russian player born in 2002 in Tomsk, left-handed, using the shakehand grip.
What is Sidorenko's highest ranking?
World No. 15, in July 2026. In October 2026 he is No. 19.
Is Sidorenko left-handed?
Yes. He plays with his left hand using the shakehand grip.
Has Sidorenko won a WTT title?
He won WTT Feeder Istanbul in 2025 and was runner-up at WTT United States Smash in 2026.