Yevgeny Kafelnikov - Wikipedia
WebYevgeny Aleksandrovich Kafelnikov (Russian: Евгений Александрович Кафельников, IPA: [jɪvˈɡʲenʲɪj ˈkafʲɪlʲnʲɪkəf] ⓘ; born 18 February 1974) is a Russian former world No. 1 tennis player. He won two Grand Slam singles titles; the 1996 French Open and the 1999 Australian Open, and a gold medal at the ...
Yevgeny Kafelnikov: The Man Who Sparked Tennis' Russian Revolution ...
WebMay 3, 1999 · Yevgeny Kafelnikov was the first Russian to reach No. 1 in the FedEx ATP Rankings. By Andrew Eichenholz. In the latest profile on the 26 players to rise to No. 1 in the FedEx ATP Rankings, ATPTour.com looks back on …
Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis
WebOfficial tennis player profile of Yevgeny Kafelnikov on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more.
Yevgeny Kafelnikov: The Russian Tennis Champion’s Legacy
WebYevgeny Kafelnikov made history in 1996 when he clinched the French Open title, becoming the first Russian player to win a Grand Slam singles title. His victory at Roland Garros solidified his place among the elite in the tennis world and showcased his exceptional skill and determination on the court.
May 3 1999 : The day Kafelnikov became world No 1 - Tennis …
WebOn May 3, 1999, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, aged 25, became the first Russian to become world No 1 in tennis history, supplanting American Pete Sampras. It was a big surprise for the general public, who did not necessarily understand how the ATP ranking system worked, as “Kalashnikov” was going through one of the lowest moments of his career after ...
Yevgeny Kafelnikov - International Tennis Hall of Fame
WebCloser to Yevgeny’s time, there were such superb men as Andrei Cherkasov and Alexander Volkov. Inspired by those near-contemporaries, Kafelnikov felt that “perhaps I could do the same one day.” With ball, racquets, strings, and shoes at a premium in the Soviet Union of Kafelnikov’s childhood, nothing was taken for granted.
Yevgeny Kafelnikov | Bio | ATP Tour | Tennis
WebMay 3, 1999 · A smooth, confident right-hander (two-handed backhand), Yevgeny Alexandrevic Kafelnikov of Sochi, was the first Russian to win a major singles title: the French Open in 1996, defeating Michael Stich, 7-6 (7-4), 7-5, 7-6 (7-4). He also won the Australian in 1999, defeating Thomas Enqvist, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 7-6 (7-1).
TennisWorthy: Ambition & the Hall of Fame’s Two-Sport Athlete
WebClass of 2019 Hall of Famer Yevgeny Kafelnikov could be considered a modern Renaissance Man. His athleticism and ambition made him a tennis legend, but those qualities took him down other competitive avenues, including creating …
Enshrined: Li Na, Mary Pierce, Yevgeny Kafelnikov enter Hall of …
WebJul 23, 2019 · Enshrined: Li Na, Mary Pierce, Yevgeny Kafelnikov enter Hall of Fame. The decorated trio, who each won two Grand Slams, was enshrined at the 2019 ceremony on Saturday.
Yevgeny Kafelnikov: Top 10 ATP Shots - YouTube
WebJan 22, 2019 · Yevgeny Kafelnikov: Top 10 ATP Shots. Congratulations to Yevgeny Kafelnikov: the newest member of the Tennis Hall of Fame! Watch official ATP tennis streams all year round:...
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