Evgeny Korolev

Evgeny Korolev is a Russian-born Kazakhstani retired professional tennis player. He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 46 in February 2010.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Evgeny Korolev was born on February 14, 1988, in Moscow, Soviet Union, and began playing tennis at an early age, introduced to the sport by his father.

He stands 185 cm tall and he is a right-handed player with a two-handed backhand.

Motivated by his family’s sporting background, Korolev developed fluency in Russian, German, English, and Spanish. He moved to the United States for part of his career and resided in Magnolia, Texas. Korolev’s cousin, Anna Kournikova, is a well-known former professional player.

Career

Korolev turned professional in 2005 and quickly established himself by winning three Futures and a Challenger title in Aachen, Germany. He claimed notable ATP wins over top players including Nikolay Davydenko and Carlos Moyá.

In 2006, Korolev debuted at Roland Garros and reached the French Open second round. He reached the semifinals at the 2007 Valencia Open and the 2009 Delray Beach International Tennis Championships, his lone ATP final.

Korolev defeated Carlos Moyá at the 2009 Australian Open before falling to Roger Federer. During his career, he posted additional wins over players like Paul-Henri Mathieu, Fernando González, and Andreas Seppi.

Representing Russia until 2010 and Kazakhstan thereafter, Korolev reached the Davis Cup quarterfinals with Kazakhstan in 2011 and 2013.

His best Grand Slam performance was a third-round run at the Australian Open in 2010. Injuries hampered his career, including a notable elbow injury at the 2010 US Open. Korolev retired from professional tennis in 2017.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 74–98
• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 46 (February 22, 2010)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – Third Round (2010)
• French Open – Second Round (2007)
• Wimbledon – Second Round (2010)
• US Open – Second Round (2008)

Other tournaments

• Davis Cup – Quarterfinalist (2011, 2013; for Kazakhstan)

Doubles

• Career record: 10–30
• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 113 (March 22, 2010)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – Second Round (2010)
• French Open – First Round (2009, 2010)
• Wimbledon – Second Round (2009)