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Spartak Tennis Club, also known as Shiryaevka, is a tennis training ground located near Sokolniki Park in Moscow, Russia. Built in 1979, it formerly formed part of the Spartak sports society.[1] It has 15 outdoor clay courts, which remain open for four months during the year, and two indoor courts.[2] The club is known for training a number of top Russian tennis players who have gone on to win Grand Slam titles.[3][4][5] Competition for places at the academy remains high due to its rigorous training program.[6]

Notable alumni

• Elena Dementieva[7]
• Yevgeny Kafelnikov
• Anna Kournikova
• Anastasia Myskina[7]
• Marat Safin (both of his parents were employees of the club)[8]
• Dinara Safina[7]
• Elena Rybakina

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