“Avanesyan” can refer to two notable individuals:
Elina Avanesyan:
- Nationality: Armenian
- Birthdate: September 17, 2002
- Birthplace: Pyatigorsk, Russia
- Profession: Professional tennis player
- Playing Style: Right-handed
Career Highlights:
In 2024, Avanesyan achieved significant milestones, including her debut at the Australian Open, where she secured two wins, including a notable victory over eighth seed Maria Sakkari.
She reached her first WTA Tour semifinal at the Iași Open and advanced to her maiden WTA Tour final at the same event, where she finished as a runner-up.
At the Cincinnati Open, Avanesyan made history by defeating former champion Bianca Andreescu and later overcame eighth seed Jeļena Ostapenko, marking her second WTA 1000 third-round appearance.
She concluded 2024 ranked within the top 50 in the singles rankings.
In 2025, Avanesyan competed in the Miami Open, where she faced Madison Keys in the second round, resulting in a 6-3, 6-3 loss.
As of March 2025, her WTA ranking stands at No. 36.
David Avanesyan:
- Nationality: Russian
- Birthdate: August 15, 1988
- Birthplace: Pyatigorsk, Russia
- Profession: Professional boxer
- Weight Class: Welterweight
Career Highlights:
Avanesyan has held the European welterweight title since 2019 and previously held the WBA (Regular) welterweight title in 2017.
Notably, in May 2016, he defeated former world champion Shane Mosley by unanimous decision.
In February 2021, Avanesyan won against Josh Kelly via sixth-round TKO.
He challenged Jaron Ennis for the IBF welterweight title in July 2024 but retired in the fifth round.
Both Elina and David Avanesyan have made significant contributions to their respective sports, achieving notable successes on international stages.