> Nickname is Misch.
> Began playing tennis at age 2 with father Alexander, a former ATP pro and now his coach. Mother, Irina, is also a former player and a tennis coach. Brother, Alexander, is 10 years younger and a fellow ATP player.
> Family moved from Russia to Germany in 1991.
> Admired his father, who according to players such as Alexander Volkov and Yevgeny Kafelnikov, "played like a cat on the court."
> Dream opponents are Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras. Says he would play with a wooden racquet.
> Speaks Russian, German and English.
> Favourite surface is indoors and shot is serve-and-volley.
> Likes fishing and NBA. Supports Miami Heat.
> Also enjoys flying and has a pilot license.
> Wife, Evgenia (married 24 November 2017); son, Mischa Jr. (born 6 September 2018).
> Ended 2014 season at Roland Garros and returned in 2015 on ITF Futures Circuit after undergoing wrist surgery and suffering back, knee and rib injuries.