The whole tennis world currently has eyes on one dark horse at the US Open 2024. Tons of expectations were shattered as the Australian ATP star Alexei Popyrin utilized his opportunity to take down the tennis great Novak Djokovic in the third round. Popyrin emerges from a family that not only supported him throughout the difficult journey, but also made sure to taste the rough essence of the sport alongside him. Here’s everything to know about how his sister Sonia is associated with the sport.

The Popyrin family’s love for tennis is way beyond just Alexei’s professional career but also flows in the veins of his siblings. The emerging Australian tennis star once opened up about his family’s collective journey, revealing just how deeply they are all connected to the racquet sport.

Alexei, his brother Anthony, and their sister Sonia developed a deep interest in the sport during their quest to learn together. Their childhood was spent crisscrossing Europe in a car, traveling from one tournament to another, with their father at the wheel and their mother and grandmother providing constant support. Alexei recalls these road trips, where he and Anthony would often test their father’s patience. Meanwhile, their little sister Sonia, though just a child at the time, was always part of the journey as she absorbed the tennis culture that surrounded her.

This laid the foundation of Sonia Popyrin’s love for the sport, which eventually motivated her to choose this as a career. While her brother Alexei has made a name for himself on the ATP Tour, Sonia is paving her way in the WTA line. Although the profiles with the name of Sonia Popyrin are still short of information on the official website, Instagram offers a look into her life on the court. With a series of posts showing her intense workouts and her presence on both hard and clay courts, it’s clear that Sonia shares the same love for tennis that defines her family.

Even though Sonia’s professional career hasn’t reached the heights of Alexei’s yet, her dedication is still the same. She regularly updates her followers with snapshots from her training sessions and matches, in a highlight section named gym/tennis. Although her journey is less publicized, she still ensures adding each part of her life on social media platforms. While she’s yet to turn pro, it still remains to be seen if Alexei’s massive achievements motivate her to make it through the tough line of competition.

Alexei Popyrin ready to replicate it all in his blood with a rarely-discovered desire

The curiosity that Alexei Popyrin’s family carried with them became the reason why his family received immense attention from the fans. Along with being a renowned pro himself, the Aussie revealed the desire to have a big happy family in the future. Being dicey about whether his girlfriend would agree with the statement or not, he revisited it to make a correction.

“On the court I would like to win a Slam. Off the court, I want to have a really, really nice family. I’m a huge family guy and for me, I want children. I want two or three children. We’ll see what my girlfriend says about that! But I’d want a really nice family and for everybody to live comfortably and happy,” he said. Tennis and family are the two things that would never maintain a distance from Alexei Popyrin’s heart.