Jiří Vaněk (tennis)
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| Country (sports) |
 Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Residence | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Born |
24 April 1978 Domažlice, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic) |
| Height | 6'1" (185 cm) |
| Turned pro | 1996 |
| Retired | 2011 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,600,503 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 68–122 |
| Career titles |
0 11 Challengers |
| Highest ranking | No. 74 (16 October 2000) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2000) |
| French Open | 2R (2000, 2006, 2008) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008) |
| US Open | 2R (2008) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2000) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 16–32 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 94 (6 February 2006) |
| Last updated on: November 5, 2012. | |
Jiří Vaněk (born 24 April 1978) is a former professional tennis player from the Czech Republic.
Tennis career
Juniors
He was an impressive junior, reaching as high as No. 14 in the junior singles world rankings (and No. 21 in doubles) in 1995.[1]
Junior Slam results:
Australian Open: QF (1996)
French Open: SF (1996)
Wimbledon: 2R (1995)
US Open: 2R (1994)
Pro tour
Vanek turned professional in 1996, winning 11 Challenger events and reaching a career-high singles ranking of World No. 74 (in October 2000).
He competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, reaching the second round.
References
External links
- Jiří Vaněk at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Vanek Recent Match Results
- Vanek World Ranking History
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