13 Facts About Illya Marchenko

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Illya Vasylovych Marchenko was born on 8 September 1987 and is a Ukrainian professional tennis player.

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Illya Marchenko was coached by Orest Tereschuk from July 2009 till 2014 and by Tibor Toth from 2014.

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In 2007, Illya Marchenko reached his third Futures final before losing to Russian Mikhail Elgin.

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In 2008, Illya Marchenko reached his fourth Futures final before bowing out to Pavel Chekhov in the final.

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Illya Marchenko played his first Davis Cup tie in 2008, winning his only rubber.

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Illya Marchenko attempted to qualify for the first time into the main draw of a Grand Slam at the 2009 US Open, but lost to Marco Chiudinelli in the final round of qualification.

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Illya Marchenko then played at the 2009 St Petersburg Open, where he won his first round match against 56th ranked Fabio Fognini.

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At the 2009 edition of the Presidents Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan, after defeating Bjorn Phau in the semifinals of the indoor hardcourt tournament, Illya Marchenko bowed out to Andrey Golubev.

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Illya Marchenko started 2010 by qualifying for the 2010 Australian Open.

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Illya Marchenko then travelled to Zagreb in February 2010 and made it to the quarterfinals after defeating Simone Bolelli and Ivan Dodig before losing to Jurgen Melzer.

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Illya Marchenko lost in the first round of the 2016 Australian Open to Australian wildcard Omar Jasika, ranked No 310.

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Illya Marchenko beat Ivan Dodig in the first round of the 2016 US Open in four sets.

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Illya Marchenko made his Davis Cup debut in 2008 at the age of 21.