Igor Andreev facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  Russia |
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| Residence | Moscow, Russia |
| Born | 14 July 1983 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Turned pro | 2002 |
| Retired | 2013 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $4,510,376 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 237–231 (50.64%) |
| Career titles | 3 |
| Highest ranking | No. 18 (3 November 2008) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2006, 2008, 2009) |
| French Open | QF (2007) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2009) |
| US Open | 4R (2008) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 3R (2004, 2008) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 59–83 (41.55%) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 59 (18 July 2005) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2004, 2005) |
| French Open | 3R (2005) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2009) |
| US Open | 2R (2004, 2005, 2008) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (2006) (as player) |
| Fed Cup | W (2020–21) (as captain) |
| Coaching career (2018–) | |
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Russia BJK Cup team (captain, Apr 2018—)
Anastasia Potapova (Aug 2021—May 2024) Diana Shnaider (Jun 2024—Nov 2024) Ekaterina Alexandrova (Dec 2024—) |
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| Coaching achievements | |
| Coachee singles titles total | 4 |
| List of notable tournaments (with champion) Singles: 1x WTA 500 Title (Bad Homburg) [— Shnaider]; 3x WTA 250 Titles (İstanbul and Litz) [— Potapova], (Budapest) [— Shnaider] |
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Igor Valeryevich Andreev (born July 14, 1983) is a Russian tennis coach and a former professional tennis player. He won three singles titles on the ATP Tour, which is the highest level of men's professional tennis. He also reached the quarterfinals of the 2007 French Open. In November 2008, he achieved his highest singles ranking, becoming world No. 18.
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Igor Andreev's Tennis Career
Igor Andreev started his professional tennis journey in 2002. He quickly showed his talent on the court.
Early Matches and First Wins
Igor made his first appearance in an ATP tournament in September 2003 in Bucharest, Romania. He surprised everyone by beating the top player, Nikolay Davydenko, in his very first match. Later that month, at a tournament in Moscow, he defeated another top player, Sjeng Schalken, and reached his first ATP quarterfinal.
In 2004, Igor finished the year ranked among the top 50 tennis players in the world. He reached two ATP finals that year, one in Gstaad, Switzerland, where he lost to the legendary Roger Federer, and another in Bucharest, Romania. He also played his first Grand Slam tournament at the Australian Open. At the French Open, he famously beat the defending champion, Juan Carlos Ferrero. That same year, he won his first ATP doubles title in Moscow with his partner, Nikolay Davydenko.
Winning Big Titles
Igor won his first singles title in April 2005 in Valencia, Spain. He beat David Ferrer in the final after also defeating Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals. This was a big achievement for him. He continued his success by winning two more titles that year: the Palermo event in September and the Kremlin Cup in Moscow in October.
Grand Slam Highlights
In 2007, Igor made a strong comeback after dealing with injuries. He had an impressive performance at the French Open. Even though he wasn't expected to win, he beat former world No. 1 player Andy Roddick in the first round. He then continued to win against other tough opponents, reaching his first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal. He eventually lost to Novak Djokovic, who was a rising star at the time.
In 2008, Igor had his best year in terms of ranking, reaching world No. 18. He consistently performed well, reaching the quarterfinals in several major tournaments like Buenos Aires, Dubai, Miami, and Monte Carlo.
Later Career and Retirement
After 2009, Igor faced many challenges due to injuries. He continued to play in tournaments, reaching the semifinals at the Brasil Open and the Malaysia Open in 2010. However, a knee injury in 2011 and a shoulder injury in 2012 made it very difficult for him to play at his best.
By 2013, the injuries became too much. He struggled to win matches and decided to retire from professional tennis. His last match was at Wimbledon 2013.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Igor Andreev became a tennis coach. He has coached several talented players, including Anastasia Potapova and Diana Shnaider. Since December 2024, he has been coaching Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Playing Style
Igor Andreev was known for his aggressive playing style. He was an "offensive baseliner," meaning he liked to hit powerful shots from the back of the court. His forehand shot was especially strong, with some players even saying it was "more deadly than Nadal's." He used Babolat racquets and was sponsored by Sergio Tacchini for his clothes.
Personal Life
Igor Andreev is a big fan of football. He supports two Russian football clubs, FC Moscow and FC Dynamo Moscow, and also follows the Russian national football team. For several years, he was in a relationship with fellow Russian tennis player Maria Kirilenko. They separated in 2011.
ATP Career Finals Summary
Throughout his career, Igor Andreev reached 9 singles finals, winning 3 of them and finishing as runner-up in 6. He also played in 2 doubles finals, winning 1 title and being the runner-up in the other. He achieved 11 wins against players ranked in the top 10 during his career.
Images for kids
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Igor Andreev playing at the Hopman Cup in 2010.
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Igor Andreev with his doubles partner Maria Kirilenko at the US Open.
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Igor Andreev at the 2008 Pilot Pen Tennis tournament.
See also
In Spanish: Ígor Andréyev para niños
