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Nikolay Davydenko born June 2, 1981 is a Russian male tennis player. He was
born in Severodonezk, Ukraine and now lives in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
In his career he has won 5 singles titles.
His best result in a Grand Slam tournament was his semifinal at the 2005
French Open (lost to Mariano Puerta in five sets).
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A pro since 1999, Nikolay first caught the public eye when he took a set off
Pat Rafter in the second round at the Australian Open. He also won his first
ATP tour victory in Australia in 2003 in Adelaïde. In three years he has
climbed out of Marat Safin's shadow from 85th to 6th in the world rankings.
He is especially successful on clay. The shy native of Severodonezk in the
Ukraine now looks to be a contender for the Masters Cup at season's end. "I'm
playing well at the moment but I still have to go out and prove myself
everyday. I can still do better, my game is far from perfect" he says.
At just 11 Nikolay left his parents Vladimir and Tatjana behind to live with
his elder brother Edouard in Volgograd. At the time, Russia seemed to offer
more opportunities for a would-be tennis pro, he explains to the hordes of
journalists who gathered after his quarter-final win in Paris. "I stayed 4
years in Russia. Edouard worked as a tennis coach for kids and we practiced
together. He pushed me pretty hard. At 15 we left for Germany. A Russian who
lived there convinced Edouard it would be better for me. In Europe I could
play more tournaments than in Russia."
Although he would be 18 before he was granted Russian citizenship, the now
Monaco resident soon defended his adopted country's colours in the Davis Cup.
After his 4th ATP tour win in Moscow in 2004 he was warmly congratulated by
former president and tennis aficionado Boris Yeltsin.
2000-Captured first Futures title at Germany #3 and reached final following
week at Germany #4… In June, reached back-to-back Futures finals at Germany
#6 and #7 and made ATP debut in Amsterdam, reaching SF (l. to Sluiter)… Two
weeks later, reached back-to-back Challenger SF at Wrexham and Togliatti… In
August, won first Challenger title at Monchengladbach (d. Kempes)…
2001- Made Grand Slam debut at Australian Open, defeating Fukarek in 1st RD
before losing to Rafter in four sets in 2nd RD… Missed six weeks after
injuring lower back and hip in 1st RD at Dallas Challenger in February… Did
not win a match again until May in Antwerp Challenger (l. in QF)… Advanced
to 2nd RD on Roland Garros debut (d. Bjorkman, l. to Hewitt)… Captured
Challenger titles in Ulm (d. Labadze) and Istanbul (d. Saulnier)… Finished
season with QF in Basel…
2002- Won 12 ATP level matches and went 16-9 in Challenger play… On clay in
Bastad, defeated C. Rochus and Gonzalez before losing to eventual champion
Moya… Captured fourth career Challenger title in Szczecin (d. D. Sanchez)…
Finished season with second ATP QF in Vienna…
2003- The No. 2 Russian (behind No. 41 Kafelnikov) captured two ATP titles
and finished in Top 50 for first time in his career… Opened season with his
first career title in Adelaide (d. Vliegen) and three months later began
clay court circuit with title in Estoril (d. Kafelnikov in QF, Mirnyi in SF,
Calleri in F)… Followed with QF in Barcelona (d. Nalbandian, l. to Moya) and
in May advanced to final in St. Poelten (d. Verkerk, l. to Roddick)…
Compiled records of 19-15 on clay and 11-13 on hard.
2004- The No. 3 Russian (behind Safin, Youzhny) compiled his best pro season
by finishing in Top 30 for first time and capturing two ATP titles for
second straight year… After a 3-9 start through mid-April, turned things
around at ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo where he reached QF (l. to Moya)
and began a 10-2 run… Followed with title in Munich (d. No. 5 Schuettler in
QF, Verkerk in F) and 3rd RD at AMS Rome (d. Gonzalez, l. to Spadea)… In
July, reached SF in Stuttgart (l. to Canas) and one month later advanced to
QF in Long Island… In October, captured first career title on Russian soil
in Moscow by winning singles and doubles titles (w/Andreev)… Saved one match
point in SF win over Youzhny, then saved three match points in final against
Rusedski… Compiled records of 19-12 on clay, 7-10 on hard, 7-4 on carpet,
0-3 on grass… Earned a career-high $651,372.
Profile:
Birthdate: 2-Jun-81
Birthplace: Severodonezk, Ukraine
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Height: 5'10'' (177 cm)
Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
Plays: Right-handed
Turned Pro: 1999 |
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