Monthly Archives: March 2025

Born: February 2, 1966 in Moscow (Moskva Oblast in Soviet Union) Height: 1.87 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Андрей Эдуардович Чесноков… In the Soviet era, the name ‘Андрей’ was transcribed as ‘Andrei’ in line with rigid state conventions, but post-USSR, … Continue reading →

Born: March 4, 1974 in Bratislava  (Západoslovenský kraj in Czechoslovakia) Height: 1.87 m Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) As a junior, he represented Czechoslovakia and was a member of the Galea Cup team in 1991-92. In those years he played his first … Continue reading →

Born: March 30, 1984 in Split (Dalmacija in Yugoslavia)Height: 1.95 mPlays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) It’s a pity that Ančić retired prematurely (due to mononucleosis, which struck him at just 23), but I don’t consider him an underachiever. Given his potential, … Continue reading →

Born: January 23, 1968 in Praha Height: 1.91 m Plays: Left-handed “I was waiting for this a long, long time. What we went through was unbelievable. I didn’t believe it could happen. It’s a dream come true,” said Korda after … Continue reading →