About Denis Golovanov
Born 1979. Denis Golovanov is a Russian tennis player.
Denis Yuryevich Golovanov (; born 27 March 1979) is a former professional tennis player from Russia. In 2002, he won the Hull challenger event, defeating future top 20 players David Ferrer and Ivo Karlović in the first two rounds.
Career Golovanov failed to make it through qualifying for the 2002 Wimbledon Championships but was given entry into the main draw as a lucky loser, after British wild card James Auckland withdrew with an injury. He faced fellow lucky loser George Bastl in the first round. Bastl, who went on to upset Pete Sampras, defeated Golovanov in straight sets.
The Russian would never win a singles match on the ATP Tour.
ATP career finals
Doubles: 1 (1–0)
Challenger titles
Singles: (1)
Doubles: (2)
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Who is Denis Golovanov?
former professional tennis player from Russia
When was Denis Golovanov born?
Denis Golovanov was born on 27 March 1979 in Sochi.
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Denis Golovanov is a tennis player.
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Denis Golovanov is Russian.
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