Alex Kuznetsov
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| Country (sports) |
 United States
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|---|---|
| Residence | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Born |
February 5, 1987 Kiev, USSR (now Ukraine) |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 2004 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $909,591 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 9–28 |
| Career titles | 0 4 Challengers |
| Highest ranking | No. 120 (September 30, 2013) |
| Current ranking | No. 276 (June 8, 2015) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2007) |
| French Open | 1R (2013) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2013, 2014) |
| US Open | 1R (2006, 2007) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 9–14 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 78 (September 24, 2007) |
| Current ranking | No. 291 (July 17, 2016) |
| Last updated on: July 17, 2016. | |
Alex Kuznetsov (born February 5, 1987) is an American professional tennis player.
Though born in Ukraine, his family moved to the United States when he was 3 years old, settling just outside Philadelphia. He resides in Tampa, Florida where he trains at Saddlebrook Resort Club. He trains with John Isner and Tim Smyczek. He is engaged and enjoys playing golf on his spare time.
Kuznetsov is not related to Russian tennis players Svetlana Kuznetsova or Andrey Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov was coached by Jason Katzer during his youth. As a junior Kuznetsov compiled a singles win/loss record of 67-27 (50-21 in doubles), reaching a combined junior world ranking of No. 4 in July 2004.
Junior Slam results – Singles:
Australian Open: -
French Open: F (2004)
Wimbledon: 2R (2004)
US Open: 3R (2005)
Nike offered Alex a 1 million dollar sponsorship contract as soon as he turned pro which he accepted.
He was involved in a serious car accident soon after.
In July 2006 Alex played in the Comerica Challenger in Aptos, defeating Go Soeda for the 2006 singles title. At the 2006 US Open, he lost to 14th seed Tommy Haas.
2006 also saw Kuznetsov appear in the video game Top Spin 2 as an up-and-coming star.
Kuznetsov reached the second round of the 2007 Australian Open, defeating Australian Peter Luczak before losing to fellow American James Blake, 6–4, 6–1, 6–2. Kuznetsov gave Blake an early scare by breaking Blake's first two service games.
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