Shamil Tarpishchev, president of the Russian Tennis Federation (RFF), called tennis player Yevgeny Kafelnikov an extraordinary person and noted his invaluable contribution to world tennis. His words guide the way “Sports Express”.
“Kafelnikov is the tennis player of the century! That’s what we called him, and we still do. It has always served as a model of the game for generations. I have lived through 14 generations. And after 2000, almost all results are associated with his name. He also has his own views on life and tennis. This applies to technique, tactics and perception of tennis,” said Tarpischev.
On February 18, Kafelnikov turned 50.
Kafelnikov is the most titled tennis player in Russian history. He is a former world number one in singles and a former number four in doubles; winner of two Grand Slam singles tournaments (French Open – 1996, Australian Open – 1999). He won the Olympic Games in singles in 2000. Kafelnikov won 53 Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournaments, including 27 singles.
It was previously reported that Russia’s first racket. will fall He is in the top 3 in the ATP rankings.