Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Profile for Indian Wells 2027
The acrobatic Spanish shot maker who finally won his first ATP titles in 2026. Read his biography, family, world ranking, Indian Wells Open record, titles and playing style.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Biography and Overview
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is a Spanish professional tennis player, born 5 June 1999 near Málaga. The 27 year old reached a career high ATP singles ranking of World Number 14 in November 2025 and, after a long wait, finally broke through for his first two ATP titles in 2026 at Mallorca and Chengdu.
Known for his explosive acrobatic style of drop shots, court dives and underarm serves, he reached the 2022 Monte Carlo Masters final after beating Novak Djokovic and the 2021 French Open quarterfinals. He represents Spain and is the second highest ranked Spanish man behind {{carlos alcaraz|Carlos Alcaraz}}.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina |
| Nicknames | Ale, Davi and Foki |
| Date of birth | 5 June 1999 |
| Age | 27 |
| Birthplace | La Cala del Moral, Rincón de la Victoria, near Málaga, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Heritage | Russian mother and Swedish Russian father |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | About 82 kg (180 lb) |
| Plays | Right handed with a two handed backhand |
| Turned pro | 2017 |
| Residence | Fuengirola, Spain |
| Racket | Head |
| Religion | Not publicly disclosed |
| Current ranking | World Number 26 (October 2026) |
| Career high | World Number 14 (3 November 2025) |
| ATP titles | 2 in singles and 1 in doubles |
| Best Grand Slam result | Quarterfinal at the French Open 2021 |
| Career prize money | About US$12.4 million |
| Wife | Paloma Amatiste (married June 2025) |
Who Is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is one of the most entertaining shot makers on the ATP Tour, an aggressive all court player with a flair for drop shots, diving gets and the occasional underarm serve. After years as a nearly man, he became known in 2025 as the highest ranked player without a tour title, a label he shed in 2026 when he won back to back trophies on grass in Mallorca and on hard courts in Chengdu.
His defining breakthrough came at the 2022 Monte Carlo Masters, where he beat World Number 1 Novak Djokovic on the way to his first Masters 1000 final. He has reached one Grand Slam quarterfinal, at Roland Garros in 2021.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Early Life and Family
Family Background
Davidovich Fokina was born and raised in La Cala del Moral near Málaga into a multicultural athletic family, a frequent point of curiosity among fans. His father Eduard Mark Davidovich is a former boxer of Swedish Russian background, and his mother Tatiana Fokina is Russian. He has one brother, Mark, and no sisters.
Learning the Game
He began playing tennis at around two and a half with his father, first training at La Cala del Moral under coach Manolo Rubiales before moving to Jorge Aguirre at the Racket Club Fuengirola from the age of 11. He left home at 16 to pursue tennis full time, inspired by his idol Roger Federer and by Andre Agassi’s autobiography Open. In 2017 he won the Wimbledon boys’ singles title without dropping a set, the standout result of a strong junior career.
Personal Life
Davidovich Fokina married his longtime girlfriend Paloma Amatiste on 14 June 2025 in a beachside ceremony at Finca Cortesín in Casares, Spain, with his close friend and fellow ATP player {{arthur fils|Arthur Fils}} as witness. The couple had become engaged a year earlier at the Trevi Fountain in Rome. They have no children.
Away from tennis he is a devoted animal lover who owns several cats and founded Adoptas.org, a Spanish pet adoption platform, in 2021. He is also known for his superstitions, famously playing in mismatched socks, and speaks Spanish, English and Russian. He has not publicly discussed his religious beliefs.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Professional Career
2017 to 2019 Turning Pro and Climbing the Challenger Ranks
Davidovich Fokina turned professional in 2017 straight off his Wimbledon junior title, then built his ranking through the Challenger circuit, winning multiple titles and making his Grand Slam main draw debut.
2020 and 2021 US Open Run and a Slam Quarterfinal
He announced himself in 2020 by reaching the fourth round of the US Open and winning his first ATP title in doubles at the Chile Open. In 2021 he broke through in singles, beating Matteo Berrettini for his first top ten win at Monte Carlo and reaching his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland Garros, by his own account his favourite major.
2022 and 2023 Monte Carlo Final and a Masters Semifinal
His biggest week came at the 2022 Monte Carlo Masters, where he stunned World Number 1 {{novak djokovic|Novak Djokovic}} and reached his maiden Masters 1000 final, falling to Stefanos Tsitsipas. He cracked the top 30 and followed up in 2023 with a quarterfinal at Indian Wells and a run to the semifinals in Toronto.
2024 and 2025 Resilience Four Finals and a Career High
Davidovich Fokina notched his 100th tour win in 2024 and produced his most consistent season in 2025, with a first fourth round at the Australian Open after winning twice from two sets down. He also reached four finals at Delray Beach, Acapulco, Washington and Basel, though he lost them all. He entered the top 20 and reached a career high of World Number 14 on 3 November 2025.
2026 The Breakthrough Titles
He finally ended the drought in 2026, winning his first ATP singles title at the Mallorca Championships on grass, defeating Ethan Quinn, and adding a second at the Chengdu Open on hard courts, beating Hubert Hurkacz. The Mallorca win on home soil shed his best player without a trophy tag.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Titles Finals and Records
Davidovich Fokina has won two ATP singles titles and one doubles title, with his biggest result a Masters 1000 final. Here are the highlights.
| Year | Event | Level | Surface | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mallorca Championships | ATP 250 | Grass | Won | First career ATP singles title |
| 2026 | Chengdu Open | ATP 250 | Hard | Won | Second ATP singles title, beat Hurkacz |
| 2022 | Monte Carlo Masters | Masters 1000 | Clay | Runner up | Beat World Number 1 Djokovic and lost the final to Tsitsipas |
| 2020 | Chile Open | ATP 250 | Clay | Won in doubles | First career ATP title |
Key Records and Milestones
- Career high ATP singles ranking of World Number 14 on 3 November 2025.
- Two ATP Tour singles titles, both in 2026, and one doubles title.
- Reached the Monte Carlo Masters final in 2022 after defeating World Number 1 Novak Djokovic.
- Grand Slam best of quarterfinal at the French Open 2021, with fourth rounds at the Australian Open 2025, Wimbledon 2026 and US Open 2020 and 2022.
- 2017 Wimbledon boys’ singles champion.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Indian Wells Open
Indian Wells has been one of the better hard court Masters events for Davidovich Fokina, though he has never won a title here. His best run came in 2023, when he reached the quarterfinals, and he returned to the second week in 2026 with a run to the fourth round. Across six main draw appearances he holds a 7 and 6 singles record.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Indian Wells Record Year by Year
| Year | Singles result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Second round | Lost to Lloyd Harris |
| 2022 | Second round | Lost to Denis Shapovalov |
| 2023 | Quarterfinal | His best run, beat Wu, Khachanov and Garín and lost to {{daniil medvedev|Daniil Medvedev}} |
| 2024 | Second round | Lost to Arthur Fils |
| 2025 | First round | Lost to Mackenzie McDonald |
| 2026 | Fourth round | Beat Zachary Svajda and {{jakub mensik|Jakub Menšík}}, lost to {{learner tien|Learner Tien}} |
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at Indian Wells 2027 Schedule and Draw
Dates and Venue
The 2027 BNP Paribas Open is scheduled for 28 February to 14 March 2027 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. See the full Indian Wells schedule, the venue guide and ticket information.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Outlook
As a top 30 player, Davidovich Fokina would expect to enter as a seed. The official draw and order of play are released just before the tournament begins.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Ranking History
Davidovich Fokina reached his career high of World Number 14 on 3 November 2025, capping his most consistent season. He has been a durable top 30 to top 50 presence for years and as of October 2026 is ranked around World Number 26. Rankings move every week, so check the {{points table|points table}} for the latest. For official figures visit the official ATP Tour website.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Playing Style and Equipment
At 1.80 m, Davidovich Fokina relies on quickness, variety and shot making rather than raw size. His game is aggressive and unpredictable, with heavy groundstrokes mixed with disguised drop shots, net rushes, spectacular and sometimes injurious court dives, and the occasional underarm serve. The style is thrilling and streaky, capable of beating anyone on his day and prone to dips when his level fluctuates.
He plays with a Head racket. Despite his Russian heritage he represents Spain internationally and has featured for the Spanish Davis Cup and United Cup teams.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Net Worth and Prize Money
Davidovich Fokina has earned about US$12.4 million in career prize money across singles and doubles, a total boosted by his deep Masters runs and his 2026 title breakthroughs. His personal net worth has not been officially disclosed. Unofficial estimates place it in the region of US$5 million to US$7 million, with a Head racket deal and apparel sponsorship on top of his on court earnings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
How old is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina?
He is 27, born on 5 June 1999.
How tall is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina?
He is 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) and plays right handed.
Is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Spanish or Russian?
He is Spanish, born near Málaga, with Russian and Swedish Russian heritage through his parents.
Is Alejandro Davidovich Fokina married?
Yes, he married Paloma Amatiste in June 2025. The couple have no children.
Has Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won a Grand Slam?
No. His best major result is the 2021 French Open quarterfinal and his biggest final was the 2022 Monte Carlo Masters.
What is his current ranking?
Around World Number 26 as of October 2026, with a career high of World Number 14.
What racket does he use?
A Head racket.
What is his best result at Indian Wells?
The quarterfinals in 2023, where he lost to Daniil Medvedev.
