Ilia Marchenko

  • Date of birth: September 8, 1987
  • Birthplace:  Dniprodzerzhynsk, Ukraine
  • Residence: Donetsk, Ukraine
  • Height: 6'1'' (1.85 m)
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
  • Plays: Right-handed; two-handed backhand


Illya Marchenko was born September 8, 1987 in Dniprodzerzhynsk, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine. Marchenko turned professional in 2005 and had been playing at the Futures and Challengers level from 2005-2008. His career high in singles is #67 (July 19, 2010). Marchenko has not won a singles or doubles title on the ATP World Tour, to date. He has, however, won Futures titles and a Challenger title.

He is noted for his backhand, which he cites as his best shot. His favorite surface is hard courts.