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Home/Players/Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
ATP · World No. 22

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

ESSpain · Age 27 · Born 5 June 1999

About

Born in La Cala del Moral near Málaga, Spain, on June 5, 1999, to a Swedish-Russian father and Russian mother, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina turned professional in 2016 after winning the Wimbledon boys' singles title in 2017. His breakthrough came in 2022 with a Monte Carlo Masters final run, defeating world No. 1 Novak Djokovic en route. He reached a career-high No. 14 in November 2025 after four finals that year. In 2026, he has a 9-6 YTD record, highlighted by semifinals in Adelaide and quarterfinals in Dallas, currently ranked around No. 17-19 with consistent deep runs in ATP 500 and Masters events.

Profile updated 8 Jun 2026
Right now
22
ATP rank
1,860
Ranking points
3
Career titles
#14
Career-high rank

Recent form

No recent matches in our 7-day window.

In the news

“"Keep playing like this. Keep fighting and yeah who knows what is going to be in the future. At the moment just I want to be relaxed and be prepared for the next round."”

  • Ruud defeats Davidovich Fokina in Madrid after layoff return
  • Davidovich withdraws from Monte Carlo, drops out of top 20
  • Tien saves match points to beat Davidovich Fokina in Indian Wells
  • Davidovich Fokina scrambles to save break point in Indian Wells
  • Davidovich Fokina calls out ignorant drunks in AO crowd
  • Davidovich Fokina hires Mariano Puerta as new coach
News last refreshed 13 Jun 2026
How they play

Playing style

Davidovich Fokina employs an aggressive baseline game characterized by powerful groundstrokes, one of the tour's best drop shots, and sharp-angled returns. Not the tallest, he compensates with explosive movement and diving shotmaking across surfaces, often using underarm serves. His level fluctuates in matches, making him dangerous through variety and athleticism but vulnerable to consistency lapses.

Serve
Generates decent pace but relies more on placement and variety, frequently employing the underarm serve to disrupt rhythm. Second serve is improved but can be targeted.
Groundstrokes
Heavy spin on both forehand and backhand provides depth and control; forehand is a weapon with pace, while backhand offers angles and drop shots. Excels in extended rallies.
Movement
Exceptional court coverage with quick footwork and willingness to dive, strong defensively on all surfaces. Performs well on clay and hard courts.
Weakness
Inconsistency leads to level drops mid-match; mental fragility in key moments, like finals, where nerves have cost multiple titles. Prone to injuries from aggressive style.

Surface splits

Career surface splits.

Hard
56.2% 154–120
Clay
58.2% 106–76
Grass
56.8% 21–16

Notable rivalries

Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas leads 3-1 head-to-head, most notably beating Fokina in the 2022 Monte Carlo Masters final after Fokina's stunning run.
Novak Djokovic
Djokovic dominates 5-1, but Fokina's 2022 Monte Carlo upset over No. 1 Djokovic remains a career highlight.
Alexander Zverev
Competitive matches including multiple Masters encounters; Zverev has edged recent clashes like 2025 Paris R16.
Career

Career snapshot

3
Career titles
#14
Career high
2015
First season
SeasonYear-end rankW–LTitles
201749627–101
201823720–200
20198749–282
20205221–140
20215028–240
20223121–260
20232632–280
20246120–220
20251444–260
2026140–10

Team and equipment

Head coach
Mariano Puerta
Height
183 cm
Plays
Right-handed
Backhand
Two-handed
Racquet
Babolat Pure Drive
Apparel
Joma

Career highlights

  • Monte Carlo Masters finalist 2022
  • Career-high No. 14 (Nov 2025)
  • 4 finals in 2025 (0-4)
  • French Open QF 2021
  • US Open 4R 2020
  • National Bank Open SF 2023
  • Australian Open 4R 2025
  • Adelaide SF 2026
Watch & follow

Where to follow

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