Zhenya's Supporter

Last Name : Korolev [Королев]
First Name : Evgeny [Евгений]
Birthdate : 14-Feb-88 (18yo)
Birthplace : Moscow, Russia
Residence : Moscow, Russia / Munich, Germany
Height : 6'1'' (1m85)
Weight : 180 lbs (81 kg)
Plays : Right-handed
Turned Pro : 2005

Shoes : Adidas
Clothes : Adidas
Racquet : Prince

Current INDESIT ATP Ranking : 81 (18-Jun-2007)
Career High INDESIT ATP Ranking : 63 (16-Apr -2007)


Raised in Moscow, practicing mostly with his father and coach Evgeny, his mother, Irena is a housewife, his big brother Alexey (25yo) who's also his best friend works and live in Moscow. He spends more time in Germany (Munich) than in Moscow now which is more central and easier to travel to and from. He started learning English at age seven with a private tutor, and has also picked up German since moving to Munich.
He officially turned pro in 2005 although he started playing futures two years ago skipping the junior circuit at age 15.
Off court he enjoys ice hockey and follows NHL. His idol growing up was Pete Sampras, now he admires countryman Marat Safin a lot and still thinks Safin can get back to No.1 when fully fit.
He considers favorite shot forehand and favorite surface is hard court, despite winning three futures on clay last year. His aim this season is to improve his ranking as much as possible and break into Top 100, eventually aiming to be in Top 10.