Which Russian Tennis Players Are Going to the 2024 Olympics: List of Participants from Russia at the Olympic Games in Paris

The Summer Olympics will kick off on July 26th. Russian athletes are allowed to take part in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. However, only 15 Russian athletes will participate in the games, according to the IOC website. So, which Russian tennis players were allowed to participate in the Olympics? The International Olympic Committee published a final list of the athletes on 18 July which included seven tennis players. 

According to the decision of the IOC, all Russian athletes will compete as neutrals. This means they will not display any national symbol or hear their national anthem. Nevertheless, the tennis players will compete in individual sports apart from the doubles.

With Andrey Rublev, Anna Kalinskaya, and Darya Kasatkina, turning down their invitations to play at the Paris Olympics as neutrals, who are the tennis players going to the Olympics? Below is a list of Russian tennis players who will compete in the Paris Summer Olympics as neutrals according to the International Tennis Federation: These Russian players of tennis who will go to the Olympics are also explained briefly below: 

• Daniil Medvedev;
• Pavel Kotov;
• Roman Safiullin;
• Ekaterina Alexandrova;
• Mirra Andreeva;
• Diana Shnider;
• Yelena Vesnina.

Medvedev is one of the most popular tennis players worldwide. The Russian athlete is among the seven tennis players who will play at the Paris Olympics. However, his participation is doubtful because he will be playing on an unfamiliar surface. The player said he doesn't like changing surfacing because he needs time to get used. He said he would attend the games and do his best. Considering his great performances in recent tournaments and playing as a neutral, he is a player to watch.

Pavel is a rising tennis player who made a debut in senior tournaments in 2020. The 25-year-old was the 8th at the 2024 Wimbledon tournament. According to the ATP rankings, Kotov is ranked 60th. While winning a medal at the Olympics is competitive, how he will handle the pressure will determine his performance.

Roman Safiullin made his senior Grand Slam debut three years ago. He and Medvedev will play in the men’s singles and doubles in Paris. He has achieved a lot in his tennis career. He reached the quarterfinals at the 2023 Wimbledon competitions. He is also number 36 in the ATP rankings for singles. With many top-ranked tennis players at the Paris Olympics, Safiullin still has the chance to perform well.

Ekaterina will play her first Olympics at the French capital. The 29-year-old will play with the popular Elena Vesnina in the women’s doubles. Her current ranking in the world is 22nd. Ekaterina reached the quarterfinals at the recent WTA events, and this shows she has the potential to compete at higher levels.

Mirra Andreeva will be the youngest Russian player at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The 17-year-old was the world’s first in junior rankings. The young player also reached the semifinals in the 2024 French Open. She is among the top competitors in Paris but we cannot forget tennis stars like Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and others are also vying for the medal. 

Shnider is an upcoming talent in tennis best known for her strong serve and aggressive playing. Her great performances in the ITF tournaments and junior indicate her potential in the future. The 20-year-old was in the 2nd racket worldwide on the ITF ranking in 2022.

Yelena Vesnina is a legend when it comes to tennis. The 37-year-old has won several Grand Slam titles in doubles. With her experience on the court, she is a valuable player. With past success history and experience, Yelena has a chance of winning but she will face strong contenders.

With the ongoing geopolitical situation, tennis players from Russia will compete in the Paris Olympics under neutral status and in individual sports apart from doubles. The big question is whether the star players have the chance of securing medals under such circumstances. Based on the ranking of the Russian tennis players, their recent performances, experience, and competition as neutrals, their chances of winning a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics is promising.