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Alexander Volkov (tennis)

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Alexander Vladimirovich Volkov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Влади́мирович Во́лков; 3 March 1967 – 19 October 2019) was a Russian professional tennis player. He was born in Kaliningrad, Soviet Union. Volkov won his first top-level professional singles title in 1991 at Milan. At Wimbledon that year, he lost a close match in the fourth round to the eventual tournament champion Michael Stich.[1]

Volkov died on 19 October 2019 in Kalinigrad at the age of 52.[2]

References

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  1. Philip, Robert (29 June 2007). "Recent recollection by Stich of the manner of his victory over Volkov". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 23 April 2010.[permanent dead link]
  2. СПОРТ Умер теннисист Александр Волков (in Russian)