TAG: Andrei Cherkasov
Apr/21
29
Biofile: Andrei Cherkasov Interview
By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former ATP no. 13. Winner of two ATP singles titles, the first two editions of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. Reached QF of US Open, AO and Roland Garros. Currently a coach at IMG in Bradenton, FL. DOB: July 4, 1970 In: Ufa, Soviet Union First Tennis Memory: “Probably when I […] Continue to read full article...
Andrei Cherkasov · Davis Cup · IMG · Kremlin Cup · Russia
We resume the First and Last Pro Match series with former ATP no. 13 Andrei Cherkasov… First Match: “Never forget. I was in US. I was fifteen years old and I played. I went to watch how my older friends play like (Andrei) Chesnokov, Zverev Sr, (Alexander) Volkov. The tournament was in Chicago, ATP. Somehow […] Continue to read full article...
Apr/20
16
Cherkasov Remembers Beating Sampras From Two Sets Down at ’92 Olympics
3 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios
Pete Sampras is considered one of the greatest champions in tennis history, having won seven Wimbledon titles, five US Opens and two Australians. Besides Roland Garros, where Sampras reached the semifinal in 1996 and three quarterfinals in thirteen overall attempts to snatch the elusive major title, there was one other special tournament where the Hall […] Continue to read full article...
Apr/20
13
Hitting Next To An ATP Champion in Bradenton
74 Comments · Posted by Scoop Malinowski in Bios
Our “ghetto courts” are still open in Bradenton and each day I’m there an array of quality players of all ages come to these courts which are the only unlocked public courts in Bradenton. Today I saw a former ATP Champion who won two singles titles, both in Moscow at the Kremlin Cup. You may […] Continue to read full article...
