Alina Korneeva Charts Unique Path in Tennis, Fueled by Family and Focus

The rising star dismisses comparisons and emphasizes self-reliance in the competitive world of professional tennis.

Alina Korneeva, former Junior No. 1 and two-time junior Slam champion, credits her Olympic medal-winning father for her success in tennis.
Korneeva dismisses comparisons to Maria Sharapova, emphasizing her focus on her own career.
The young Russian describes tennis as a 'snake sport,' highlighting the competitive nature of the game and her preference for focusing on herself over forming friendships on tour.
Korneeva is set to face Storm Hunter in the Mumbai 125K quarterfinals, aiming for a top-100 debut.
Mirra Andreeva, Korneeva's compatriot and rival, has reached higher professional milestones, including a top-10 win and a career-high ranking of World No. 35.