Speaks Greek, Russian and English. Eager to learn Chinese and Spanish.
Father, Apostolos, is his coach; mother, Julia Salnikova, is an ex-pro and was his 1st coach. Parents met when Julia played and Apostolos officiated at a WTA event in Athens.
Younger siblingsPetros, Pavlosand Elisavet all play tennis.
Grandfather, Sergei, was 1956 Olympic gold medallist in football.
Paid tribute to his grandmother,Stavroula, who passed away prior to his appearance in 2021 Roland Garros final.
Aunt sponsored his career as a juniorafter his father quit his job to travel with him.
Nearly drowned while swimming in 2015. Saved by his father and says incident changed his life.
Favourite surface is grass, shot is forehand and tournament is Wimbledon.
Shares birthday with former World No. 1 Pete Sampras, who is also of Greek origin.
Named 2018 ATP Most Improved Player of the Year.
Hobbies are travelling with friends, photography, video editing and anything creative.
Enjoys video blogging on YouTube. Produces his own podcast, "A Greek Abroad."
Supports Milwaukee Bucks (NBA) and their star player, fellow GreekGiannis Antetokounmpo.
Also a fan of AEK basketball and football teams.
Ambassador for "Mazi gia to Paidi," a Greek organisation that helps underprivileged children.
During COVID-19 pandemic,launched Beyond 100 Supportauction with all money raised going towards ATP Player Relief Programme.
"I have huge belief that I’m capable of winning not just one Grand Slam, but many of them," he said in May 2021. "It’s just a matter of time.”
Underwent right elbow surgery in November 2021.
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Top-ranked Greek of all time achieved career-high No. 3 in August 2021 and boasts 10 wins vs. Top-3 opponents (2 vs. No. 1, 3 vs. No. 2, 5 vs. No. 3).
Has finished in Top 10 Pepperstone ATP Rankings for past 4 years (No. 6 in 2019-2020, No. 4 in 2021-22).
Six-time Grand Slam semi-finalist, highlighted by final runs at2021 Roland Garrosand 2023 Australian Open (l. Djokovic in both).
Captured 2018 Next Gen ATP Finals title at age 20 and 2019 Nitto ATP Finals title at age 21, becoming youngest champion of latter since Hewitt, 20, in 2001.
Won 10ATP Tour titles, including 2021 and 2022 ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo, but still seeking 1st ATP 500 title (0-10 in finals).
Youngest of 30 players to defeat Djokovic (2018 Toronto 3R), Federer (2019 Australian Open 4R) and Nadal (2019 Madrid SF), sweeping Big 3 before turning 21.
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