Alexei Popyrin is a professional Australian tennis player known for his strong serve and powerful groundstrokes. Born on August 5, 1999, in Sydney, Australia, he rose through the junior ranks quickly, culminating with a notable victory at the 2017 French Open boys' singles title. Turning professional the following year, Popyrin has made steady progress on the ATP Tour.
Throughout his career, Popyrin has claimed several ATP Challenger titles, and in February 2021, he won his first ATP Tour title at the Singapore Open, defeating Alexander Bublik in the final. Known for his resilience and tenacity on the court, Popyrin has reached the third round of both the Australian Open and the US Open, showcasing his potential in the Grand Slam tournaments.
Popyrin's coaching team has included former Spanish professional tennis player Fernando Vicente, who has helped refine his technique and game strategy. Alexei also trained at the Mouratoglou Academy, which has been instrumental in his development as a player.
In his personal life, Alexei is private and has not shared much publicly about his family or romantic relationships. He is known to have close-knit family ties, often expressing gratitude for their support throughout his tennis journey.
An interesting fact about Popyrin is that he started playing tennis at the age of four after watching Lleyton Hewitt on television. This early inspiration led him to pursue a career in tennis with passion and determination. Additionally, despite his serious demeanor on the court, Popyrin is known among his peers for his sense of humor and camaraderie off the court.
----
