Comes from an athletic family. Mother is Bulgarian Fed Cup captain and uncle is his coach. Grandmother was a volleyball coach and grandfather was one of the founders of tennis in Bulgaria.
Has trained in USA, Spain and Belgium.
Favourite shot is forehand and surface is clay.
Favourite tournaments are US Open and Roland Garros. Lists New York City as his favourite city on tour.
Tennis idol growing up was Rafael Nadal.
Also enjoys football (Real Madrid, Cristian Ronaldo) and Formula 1 (Ferrari, Ayrton Senna).
Favourite superhero is Batman, movie is The Last Samuraiand actor is Denzel Washington.
Enjoys music ofDMX and Michael Jackson.
Favourite book is The Noticer by Andy Andrews.
Dream job isBulgarian minister of sports.
(UPDATED 12 DECEMBER 2022)
Earned 1st Pepperstone ATP Rankings point in 2009 at age 15, then achieved career-high No. 159 in 2022 at age 29.
Played No. 2 singles for Team Bulgaria at 2020 ATP Cup, defeating Cozbinov and Darcis for 1st ATP Tour wins of career.
Boasts 22-6 singles record for Bulgaria in Davis Cup play (12-6 in Group II, 10-0 in Group III)
Defeated 5 former or future Top-60 players without dropping a set en route to 1st Challenger title of career at 2021 Barcelona.
Peaked at No. 35 in juniors after ending career with runner-up finish at 2011 European Championships.
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