Andrei Merinov (born 23 June 1971) is a former professional tennis player from Russia.[1]
| Country (sports) |  Russia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Constance, Germany |
| Born | 23 June 1971 Moscow, Russia |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $185,632 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 5-10 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 141 (16 Jun 1997) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1997) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 2-11 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 138 (26 Jul 1993) |
Career
editMerinov was a national junior champion in 1989 and turned professional at the age of 19.[2]
He and partner Vladimir Gabrichidze were doubles semi-finalists in the 1992 Kremlin Cup.[2] At the same event the following year, Merinov reached the quarter-finals in the singles.[2]
The Russian lost to Lionel Roux in the opening round of the 1997 French Open.[2] It would be his only Grand Slam appearance.[2]
He won three Challenger titles during his career and was a doubles runner-up on no less than 10 occasions.[2]
Challenger Titles
editSingles: (2)
edit| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1993 | Eisenach, Germany | Clay |  Karsten Braasch
|
6–3, 2–6, 7–5 |
| 2. | 1997 | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | Hard |  Mark Knowles
|
6–3, 7–6 |
Doubles: (1)
edit| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1993 | Tenerife, Spain | Hard |  Ģirts Dzelde
|
 Jonas Björkman Michael Mortensen
|
6–3, 6–4 |