Mikhail Naimanovich Elgin (Russian: Михаил Наимович Елгин; born 14 October 1981) is a Russian professional tennis player. Primarily a doubles specialist, he achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 59 in April 2012.
Early life
Elgin was born on 14 October 1981, in Saint Petersburg, then known as Leningrad, in the Russian SFSR of the Soviet Union.Career
Elgin turned professional in 2000. While he competed in singles for a significant portion of his career, reaching a career-high singles ranking of World No. 272 in September 2008, his most notable achievements have come in doubles.Doubles Career
Elgin has spent the majority of his career competing on the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Futures circuits, where he has won numerous doubles titles. He made his ATP Tour main draw debut in doubles and has regularly participated in Grand Slam events, primarily in the doubles draws. His game is characterized by a strong serve and volley technique, well-suited for doubles play.Throughout his career, Elgin has partnered with various players, including Alex Bogomolov Jr., Konstantin Kravchuk, and others. He achieved his highest doubles ranking of World No. 59 on 30 April 2012. He has reached several ATP Tour doubles semifinals and quarterfinals, demonstrating consistent performance at the higher levels of professional tennis.
Playing Style
Elgin is known for his aggressive, serve-and-volley style of play, which makes him a formidable opponent in doubles. He possesses a strong first serve and a highly effective net game, allowing him to finish points quickly and put pressure on opponents.Career Statistics (Highlights)
- Career-high doubles ranking: World No. 59 (30 April 2012)
- Career-high singles ranking: World No. 272 (8 September 2008)