ANDREY GOLUBEV

Founder/ Director

Born on July 22, 1987, Andrey Golubev embarked on his tennis journey at the age of 6.
In 2002, he relocated to Italy, where he honed his skills before making Tarpon Area his home in 2023.
Currently residing in Odessa at Starley Ranch with his wife and 4-year-old son, Andrey is a versatile individual fluent in four languages:
English, Russian, Italian, and Spanish.

Andrey's junior career highlights include being an integral part of the National Team in the U14, U16, and U18 categories. For nearly 15 years, he played a pivotal role in the national team of Kazakhstan, contributing to multiple Davis Cup quarterfinal appearances and representing his country at the Tokyo Olympics Games.

In 2014, Andrey achieved a significant milestone by clinching a Gold Medal in the team competition at the Asian Games, the second most prestigious event in Asia after the Olympics.

Throughout his career, Andrey participated in numerous Grand Slam events, gracing iconic arenas like Arthur Ashe in NY and Wimbledon's center court. He faced off against tennis legends such as Djokovic, Murray, Nadal, and Federer, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Recognized for his remarkable progress, Andrey was awarded the "Most Improved Player of the Year" in 2010, joining the ranks of esteemed players like Djokovic, Alcaraz, Becker, McEnroe, Agassi, Sampras, Edberg, and Nadal.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS IN SINGLES:

ATP 500 title in Hamburg 2010, defeating two top 10 players en route to the final

7 ATP Challenger titles

Played in multiple Grand Slams and Masters 1000 events

Victories against notable players, including Wawrinka, Soderling, Ferrer, Safin, Berdych, Davydenko, and Melzer

Achieveda career-best singles ranking of 33

Consistently ranked in the top 100 for six years

DOUBLES ACHIEVEMENTS:

ATP 250 title in Stockholm and 17 ATP Challenger titles

French Open finalist in 2021 with Alexander Bublik, along with two ATP 250 finals in Kitzbuhel and St. Petersburg

Indian Wells 2022 doubles semifinalist paired with Alexander Zverev

Competed in all Grand Slams and Masters 1000 events multiple times

Attaineda career-best doubles ranking of 21

Victories against renowned doubles players like Wawrinka, Federer, and Djokovic

Andrey Golubev's illustrious tennis career is a testament to his skill, dedication, and enduring impact on the sport.