Sergiy Stakhovsky facts for kids
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Sergiy Stakhovsky
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| Сергій Стаховський | |
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Stakhovsky in 2017
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| Born | January 6, 1986 Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)
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Tennis career |
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| Country (sports) |  Ukraine |
| Residence | Budapest, Hungary |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Turned pro | 2003 |
| Retired | 2022 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Tibor Toth (2007–2014) Fabrice Santoro (2014–2016) Burghard Riehemann |
| Prize money | US$ 5,588,638 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 177–215 (45.15% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 31 (27 September 2010) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2011) |
| French Open | 3R (2011) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2013, 2014) |
| US Open | 3R (2010, 2015) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 81–102 (44.26% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 33 (6 June 2011) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2013) |
| French Open | 2R (2009, 2010, 2011) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2010) |
| US Open | 3R (2010, 2011, 2013) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Ukraine |
| Ukrainian Army | |
| Years of service | 2022–present |
| Battles/wars |
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Sergiy Eduardovych Stakhovsky (Ukrainian: Сергій Едуардович Стаховський; born January 6, 1986) is a former professional tennis player from Ukraine. He became a professional player in 2003. Sergiy was known for his strong serve and volley style of play.
He reached his highest ranking in singles as World No. 31 in September 2010. In doubles, his highest ranking was No. 33 in June 2011. Stakhovsky won four singles titles and four doubles titles during his career.
One of his most famous wins was against tennis legend Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2013. This victory ended Federer's amazing streak of reaching at least the quarterfinals in 36 Grand Slam tournaments in a row. Sergiy retired from tennis in January 2022. After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, he joined the Ukrainian Army to help defend his country.
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Early Tennis Career
Junior Achievements
Sergiy Stakhovsky was a talented junior player. In 2003, he reached high world rankings for juniors: No. 28 in singles and No. 32 in doubles. In 2004, he made it to the final of the US Open junior tournament. He lost to Andy Murray, who later became a famous tennis star. In 2002, he also played against Novak Djokovic, another future tennis champion, in a tournament in Luxembourg.
Professional Tennis Journey
Starting Out (2004-2007)
Stakhovsky began playing in bigger ATP tournaments in 2004. He slowly climbed the rankings. In 2005, he won his first ATP-level singles match. He also had success in doubles, winning two Challenger tournaments that year. By 2007, he was improving his doubles game, winning two more Challenger titles.
First Big Win (2008)
In March 2008, Sergiy won his first ATP Tour title at the Zagreb Indoors tournament in Croatia. He was a "lucky loser," which means he lost in the qualifying rounds but still got to play because another player dropped out. He beat top players, including Ivan Ljubičić in the final. This made him the first lucky loser to win a title since 1991!
More Titles and Grand Slam Debuts (2009-2010)
In 2009, Stakhovsky won his second ATP title in St. Petersburg, Russia. He had some exciting matches, including one against former world No. 1 Marat Safin. He also played in his first Grand Slam main draws at the French Open and US Open.
The year 2010 was very successful for Sergiy. He won two more titles: the UNICEF Open in the Netherlands and the Connecticut Open in the US. This made him the first Ukrainian player since 1994 to win two titles in one season. He reached his career-high singles ranking of No. 31 in September 2010.
Grand Slam Highlights (2011-2015)
In 2011, Sergiy was seeded (meaning he was one of the top players) at the 2011 French Open. He reached the third round, which was a great achievement. He also played for Ukraine at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
His most memorable moment came at Wimbledon in 2013. He faced Roger Federer, who had won Wimbledon seven times. Stakhovsky, ranked No. 116 at the time, surprised everyone by defeating Federer in four sets. This win was a huge upset and ended Federer's incredible streak of reaching the quarterfinals in every Grand Slam for almost ten years.
Sergiy continued to play in Grand Slams, reaching the third round of the US Open in 2015.
Retirement from Tennis (2022)
After playing professional tennis for 19 years, Sergiy Stakhovsky announced his retirement in January 2022. His last match was at the Australian Open qualifying rounds.
Life After Tennis
Joining the Ukrainian Army
In February 2022, after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, Sergiy Stakhovsky made a brave decision. He returned to Ukraine to help defend his country. He joined the Ukrainian Army and became part of a special forces unit. In February 2023, he was involved in the Battle of Bakhmut.
Stakhovsky explained in an interview that he was fighting to protect his children. He believes that if the conflict in Ukraine is not stopped, it could spread further into Europe.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Sergiy Stakhovsky has three children. He has lived in Budapest, Hungary, since 2014. Besides tennis and his military service, Sergiy has a unique hobby. Since 2018, he has been a winemaker. He has his own area for growing grapes in the Carpathian Ukraine region, near the borders with Hungary, Slovakia, and Romania.
Career Achievements
Singles Titles
Sergiy Stakhovsky won four singles titles on the ATP Tour:
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Win | 1–0 | Mar 2008 | Zagreb Indoors, Croatia | International | Hard (i) |  Ivan Ljubičić |
7–5, 6–4 |
| Win | 2–0 | Nov 2009 | St. Petersburg Open, Russia | 250 Series | Hard (i) |  Horacio Zeballos |
2–6, 7–6(10–8), 7–6(9–7) |
| Win | 3–0 | Jun 2010 | Rosmalen Championships, Netherlands | 250 Series | Grass |  Janko Tipsarević |
6–3, 6–0 |
| Win | 4–0 | Aug 2010 | Connecticut Open, US | 250 Series | Hard |  Denis Istomin |
3–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
Doubles Titles
He also won four doubles titles on the ATP Tour:
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Win | 1–0 | Oct 2008 | Kremlin Cup, Russia | International | Hard (i) |  Potito Starace |
 Stephen Huss Ross Hutchins |
7–6(7–4), 2–6, [10–6] |
| Win | 2–0 | Jun 2010 | Halle Open, Germany | 250 Series | Grass |  Mikhail Youzhny |
 Martin Damm Filip Polášek |
4–6, 7–5, [10–7] |
| Win | 3–0 | Feb 2011 | Dubai Championships, UAE | 500 Series | Hard | Mikhail Youzhny |
 Jérémy Chardy Feliciano López |
4–6, 6–3, [10–3] |
| Win | 4–0 | Jul 2019 | Hall of Fame Open, US | 250 Series | Grass | Marcel Granollers |
 Marcelo Arévalo Miguel Ángel Reyes-Varela |
6–7(10–12), 6–4, [13–11] |
Images for kids
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Sergiy Stakhovsky in 2013
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See also
In Spanish: Sergui Stajovski para niños
