🇪🇸 Spain

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

ATP Tour World #27 Counter-Puncher
World #27
Updated: 2026-09-08
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
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Player Profile

BornJune 5, 1999
Height1.80 m
PlaysRH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2017
CoachMariano Puerta
Nationality🇪🇸 Spain
Prize Money~$11M
Tour Titles0
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Current Equipment — 2025–26

Racquet Extreme MP Retail frame · Read full racquet review →
Strings Head Lynx Tour Full polyester · String profile →
Shoes Nike
Clothing Nike
String tension
24.0–25.0 kg / ≈ 52.9–55.1 lbs
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

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Racquet Specs

FrameHead Extreme MP
Head size100 sq. in.
Weight (unstrung)300 g
Weight (strung)325 g
BalanceHead Light
String pattern16 × 19
Swingweight315
Stiffness (RA)73
Note: Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Counter-Puncher
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is a counter-puncher — one of the best defenders in the tour. Their game is built on exceptional court coverage, consistency, and the ability to redirect pace. They rarely give opponents free points and make every exchange a battle.

Where many top players win through aggression, Alejandro wins through attrition. Their groundstrokes are consistent rather than dominant, and their best shots often come from seemingly impossible defensive positions.

How their equipment supports their style: The Extreme MP provides the stability needed to handle heavy incoming balls and redirect them. Head Lynx Tour is durable enough to withstand the high ball-contact volume that a counter-punching game demands.

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Career Highlights

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ATP Titles
164–149
Career W-L
52%
Win Rate
#14
Career High
~$11M
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
R4
Roland Garros
QF '21
Wimbledon
R3
US Open
R4

Frequently Asked Questions

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina plays with the Extreme MP racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all HEAD players on the ATP equipment list.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina uses Head Lynx Tour — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina strings at 24.0–25.0 kg (52.9–55.1 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina wears Nike on the ATP Tour.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's setup is well suited for club players who rely on consistency and movement. The Extreme MP is forgiving and arm-friendly for high-volume play. Try Head Lynx Tour at 21–24 kg (46–53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.