The world of tennis · Russia
🇷🇺 Russian tennis players
Russian tennis is represented on today's ATP and WTA tours by Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev, Diana Shnaider and more — each with their own way of playing the game. The country's tennis history runs through Marat Safin, Maria Sharapova, Yevgeny Kafelnikov — legends who put Russia on the sport's world map.
Russian tennis players on tour today
Andrey RublevATPRelentless forehand aggression — few players hit the ball harder, more often.
Daniil MedvedevATP2021 US Open champion — an unorthodox, deep-court chess player who redefined defence as offence.
Diana ShnaiderWTALeft-handed shot-maker whose flat, early-taken backhand is a genuine weapon.
Mirra AndreevaWTATeen prodigy turned elite — the youngest WTA 1000 champion, with poise far beyond her age.
The greatest russian tennis players of all time
Marat SafinLegendTwo majors of thunderous ball-striking — the most watchable temper in tennis.
Maria SharapovaLegendCareer Grand Slam winner who became a global icon at seventeen with Wimbledon 2004.
Yevgeny KafelnikovLegendRussia's first Grand Slam singles champion and Olympic gold medallist.
Russian tennis FAQs
- Who are the most famous russian tennis players?
- Marat Safin, Maria Sharapova, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev are the biggest names in russian tennis, spanning today's tour and the sport's history.
- Which russian tennis players are on tour right now?
- Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev, Diana Shnaider, Mirra Andreeva currently represent Russia on the ATP and WTA tours.
- Who is the greatest russian tennis player of all time?
- The strongest cases belong to Marat Safin, Maria Sharapova, Yevgeny Kafelnikov — two majors of thunderous ball-striking — the most watchable temper in tennis.
☕ Enjoying the calendar?
The Tennis Calendar is free for everyone. If a poster made your day, you can leave a small tip to keep it running.
Tips support the project — they don't unlock anything. Meet the maker →