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1999 was a breakthrough year for Max. He climbed nearly 200 spots and qualified a tour-high seven times in singles (tied with Huet).
Max's nickname is "The Beast." It was given to him by his best friend to annotate his fierce competitive style of play, as well as accent his striking hansome features.
Max credits his dad, Nikolai, for bringing him into the world of sport, as well as providing support through all the highs and lows.

Max Bio
Max began playing tennis at age six with his father Nikolai. Max's dad then sent him to Brooklyn in 1991 where he spent 10 months training before moving to Florida to attend the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Max also spends part of the year in his native Minsk.
Max enjoys playing guitar, fishing and travelling the Tour with his computer.
Max speaks three languages (Russian, English, French and is learning Spanish.)
Max didn't play much junior tennis. As a youngster, he played mostly in Satellites where he gained most of his experience.
He plays well on all surfaces, but his best singles results have come on clay. Max considers his service the best part of his game.
Max is also a member of the Belarus Davis Cup Team since 1994.
Max has two brothers - Peter (born August 1, 1985 who trains with the family. He already has a size 14 shoe, same as father and brother) and Timothy.
Max's dad Nikolai was a member of the Russian national junior volleyball team in the mid-60's. Max's mom is Tatiana.
Max is an UNAIDS good-will ambassador.
Since September 12th, Mas has been a student of an international law faculty of Belarussian State University.
In September 2003 Max and his father Nikolai presented their book "Peaceful tennis"/"Mirnyi tennis". This book is about Max.
Max's and Ksenia's wedding took part on July 10th 2004 in Minsk.
Max's daughter's names are Melania (born on 18th of December 2004) and Petra (born on the 8th of Match 2007).