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Denis Istomin
Right-Handed, Two-Handed Backhand · Turned pro 2004 · 185cm
Denis Istomin is a professional tennis player from Uzbekistan, 40 years old, ranked No. 740 on the ATP singles rankings as of July 17, 2023. Career-high ranking: No. 33 (August 27, 2012). Istomin has won 30 career singles titles from 49 finals (2 at tour level, 12 at Challenger level, 5 at ITF level, 11 at Davis Cup). Most recent title: Davis Cup, World Group, QR, UZB-SRB 2-3 (2019), beating Lajovic 6-3, 6-4 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 0-0. Last match: lost to Jorda Sanchis 6-1, 6-1 in the Q1 at Cherbourg Challenger, March 9, 2025. Best surface by career win rate: grass (41–35).
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