Alex Kuznetsov
Tennis player with ATP titles
Born
February 5th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in Ukraine, this Ukrainian-American tennis player gained prominence on the ATP Tour. Competed in singles and doubles, achieving success in various tournaments. Played for the United States in numerous international competitions and represented the country at the Davis Cup. Played in major Grand Slam events, including the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Won multiple ATP Challenger titles
Competed for the United States in Davis Cup
Participated in all four Grand Slam tournaments
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