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Biography 
Quick Facts Birthdate: July 6, 1977 in Minsk, Belarus Max is coached by dad Nikolai Mirnyi and attends the Nick Bolleiteri Academy. Winner of ATP Rotterdam in 2003 (defeated Sluiter 7-6, 6-4 in the final) Owns 34 doubles titles, including four men's doubles grand slams and three mixed doubles grand slams. Currently resides in Bradenton, Fla.
Did you know? 1999 was a breakthrough year for Max. He climbed nearly 200 spots and qualified a tour-high seven times in singles (tied with Huet). Max's nickname is "The Beast." It was given to him by his best friend to annotate his fierce competitive style of play, as well as accenting his striking handsome features. Max credits his dad, Nikolai, for bringing him into the world of sport, as well as providing support through all the highs and lows.
A Little More About Max
Max began playing tennis at age six with his father Nikolai. Max's dad then sent him to Brooklyn in 1991 where he spent 10 months training before moving to Florida to attend the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Max also spends part of the year in his native Minsk. Max enjoys playing guitar, fishing and travelling the Tour with his computer. Max speaks three languages (Russian, English, French and is learning Spanish.) Max didn't play much junior tennis. As a youngster, he played mostly in Satellites where he gained most of his experience. He plays well on all surfaces, but his best singles results have come on clay. Max considers his service the best part of his game. Max is a member of the Belarus Davis Cup Team since 1994. Max has a little brother, Peter, born August 1, 1985 who trains with the family. He already has a size 14 shoe, same as father and brother. Max's dad Nikolai was a member of the Russian national junior volleyball team in the mid-60's. Max's mom is Tatiana. Max is an UNAIDS good-will ambassador. Since September 12th, Max has been a student of an international law faculty of Belarussian State University. In September 2003 Max and his father Nikolai presented their book "Peaceful tennis"/"Mirnyi tennis". This book is about Max. Max's and Ksenia's wedding took part on July 10th 2004 in Minsk. Max's and his wife have two daughters; Melanie and Petra.
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