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Evgeny Korolev Bio
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- Raised in Moscow, began playing tennis at age four with his father, Evgeny, who still coaches him and used to play hockey
- Never played junior circuit and picked up his first ATP points at age 15 in three German Challengers
- Mother, Irina, is a housewife and sometimes travels to tournaments as well
- Has one older brother, Alexey, who is his physio therapist and helps with his business matters and considers him his best friend and "buddy" (works in Moscow)
- Speaks Russian, German and English
- Started learning English at age seven with a private tutor
- Favorite players growing up were Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Stefan Edberg and admired Sampras the most
- Hobbies include hockey and enjoys playing or skating anytime he has a chance
- Likes hard rock and favorite groups are Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Creed and Scott Stapp
- Favorite surfaces are hard and clay courts and considers backhand his favorite shot
- Coached by father, Evgeny.
Biographical information from ATP. Unless noted otherwise all data as of year-end 2007.
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