Tennis in Russia

Tennis was introduced to Russia in the late 19th century. Historically, it was a minor sport in the country, mainly due to its absence from the Olympic Games, as well as poor relations between Russian players and the international tennis community. However, it has gained prominence in recent decades due to the successes of players such as Maria Sharapova. In September 2009, the Russian National Tennis Centre, named after Juan Antonio Samaranch, was established in Moscow.

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