Evgeny Kafelnikov

Evgeny Kafelnikov is a former professional tennis player from Russia, known for his powerful serve and all-court game. He achieved significant success in the 1990s and early 2000s, winning two Grand Slam singles titles: the French Open in 1996 and the Australian Open in 1999. Kafelnikov was also a highly accomplished doubles player, securing multiple Grand Slam titles in that discipline. After retiring from professional tennis, Kafelnikov has been vocal about various issues within the sport and has occasionally expressed skepticism about the integrity of competitive tennis. Recently, he was in the news for his critical remarks regarding Jannik Sinner's agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency, stating that he would boycott a match against Sinner due to concerns about fairness in the sport.