Anastasia Potapova won her debut WTA singles title at Istanbul in 2022, and hasn’t looked back ever since. She has five titles including singles and doubles, and has a career-high ranking of No. 21 in the world. The Russian is a former World No. 1 in juniors, and also won the Wimbledon girls’ singles title in 2016. After an unfortunate battle with injuries, Potapova is stringing some good results in 2024. She is currently ranked No. 33 in the world.
Born on March 30, 2001 in Saratov, Russia, Anastasia Potapova started playing tennis at a young age after being influenced by her grandmother. The 22-year-old turned pro as a young teenager in 2016. Potapova made three finals before winning her first title, and was a constant among the Russian contenders during every tournament. Anastasia Potapova is being coached by Igor Andreev, as of March 2024.
Anastasia Potapova Nationality
Anastasia Potapova is a Russian national.
Born in Saratov, Russia, Anastasia Potapova grew up in her home country. She currently resides in Khimki, Russia, and is married to tennis player Alexander Shevchenko. Moreover, Potapova plays under a neutral flag as of March 2024, owing to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Anastasia Potapova Parents
Sergey Potapov and Yulia Potapova are the parents of Anastasia Potapova. While her mother has a Masters of Sports and is a former basketball coach, not much is known about the professional history of her father Sergey.
Anastasia Potapova Best Grand Slam Performances
Singles:
Australian Open - R3 (2021)
Roland Garros - R3 (2023)
Wimbledon - R3 (2023)
US Open - R2 (2022)
Doubles:
Australian Open - QF (2022)
Roland Garros - R2 (2021, 2022)
Wimbledon - R1 (2019, 2021)
US Open - R2 (2022, 2023)
FAQ's on Anastasia Potapova Nationality
A. Anastasia Potapova is a Russian national.
A. Anastasia Potapova turned pro in 2016.
A. Anastasia Potapova has won five titles in her career - two in singles and three in doubles.
A. Anastasia Potapova has an estimated net worth of $2 million, as of early 2024.
