History of Alexander Shevchenko (tennis) in Timeline

Alexander Shevchenko is a professional tennis player from Kazakhstan. His highest ATP singles ranking is world No. 45, which he attained in February 2024. He also achieved a doubles ranking of No. 406 in February 2023. Shevchenko is currently the second-highest ranked Kazakhstani player.

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November 2000: Alexander Shevchenko's Birth

On November 2000, Alexander Alexandrovich Shevchenko was born. He is a professional tennis player from Kazakhstan.

2016: Youngest Metz Finalist Since Lucas Pouille

In 2016, Lucas Pouille, aged 22, was the youngest Metz finalist since Alexander Shevchenko in October 2023.

September 2022: Top 150 Debut

On September 26, 2022, Alexander Shevchenko made his top 150 debut in the ATP rankings.

February 2023: Achieved Career-High Doubles Ranking

In February 2023, Alexander Shevchenko achieved his career-high doubles ranking of No. 406.

February 2023: ATP 500 Dubai Qualifier

In February 2023, Alexander Shevchenko qualified at the ATP 500 in Dubai as a lucky loser, reaching a new career high of No. 113 on February 6, 2023.

March 2023: Challenger Final in Phoenix

In March 2023, Alexander Shevchenko reached his second Challenger final of the season in Phoenix, Arizona, achieving a new career high ranking.

April 2023: Entered Top 100

On April 17, 2023, following a final showing and a title at the Madrid Challenger, Alexander Shevchenko reached the top 100 at No. 98.

September 2023: Engagement Announcement

On September 24, 2023, Alexander Shevchenko and Anastasia Potapova announced their engagement.

October 2023: Swiss Indoors Quarterfinals & Top 65 Ranking

In October 2023, at the Swiss Indoors, Alexander Shevchenko reached the quarterfinals as a qualifier, defeating Stan Wawrinka and Taylor Fritz, resulting in a move into the top 65 in the rankings on October 30, 2023.

December 2023: Marriage to Anastasia Potapova

On December 1, 2023, Alexander Shevchenko married Anastasia Potapova.

January 2024: Citizenship Change to Kazakhstan

In January 2024, Alexander Shevchenko changed his citizenship from Russia to Kazakhstan, effective at the tournament in Montpellier. He has lived in Vienna since age nine.

February 2024: Achieved Career-High ATP Singles Ranking

In February 2024, Alexander Shevchenko achieved his career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 45.

September 2024: Divorce from Anastasia Potapova

On September 20, 2024, it was reported that Alexander Shevchenko and Anastasia Potapova had divorced after less than a year of marriage, following the US Open.