Prize money $3,063,257 Name David Rikl Turned pro 1989 Career record 54–94 Role Tennis player Residence London, United Kingdom | Career titles 0
5 Challengers Height 1.78 m Retired 2005 Weight 68 kg | |
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Country (sports) Czech Republic
Czechoslovakia Born February 27, 1971 (age 53)
Brandys, Czech Republic ( 1971-02-27 ) Plays Left-handed (two-handed backhand) Similar People Jiri Novak, Leander Paes, David Prinosil, Nicklas Kulti, Petr Korda | ||
Highest ranking No. 41 (2 May 1994) | ||
Courier Rikl Australian Open 1995
David Rikl (born 27 February 1971) is a former professional tennis player from the Czech Republic. His success came mostly in doubles, winning 30 titles and finishing runner-up at the 2004 US Open and 2001 Wimbledon Championships Men's Doubles. However, the left-hander did achieve a Top 100 singles ranking, reaching as high as World No. 41 on May 2, 1994.
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Juniors
As a junior Rikl excelled at doubles, reaching the semi-finals of the French Open and Australian Open and the final of Wimbledon.
Junior Grand Slam results - Singles:
Australian Open: 3R (1989)
French Open: 2R (1989)
Wimbledon: 2R (1989)
US Open: 1R (1988)
Junior Grand Slam results - Doubles:
Australian Open: SF (1989)
French Open: SF (1984)
Wimbledon: F (1983)
US Open: 1R (1988)
Pro tour
Rikl turned professional in 1989.
In singles, he won 5 Challenger tournaments and achieved his greatest slam performance in 1997, reaching the third round of Wimbledon.
Rikl retired from the professional tour in 2005 and currently resides in London.
Partnership with Jiří Novák
Rikl won most of his titles in the early 2000s and late 1990s with compatriot Jiří Novák. He and Novák made a run to the 2001 Wimbledon Championships finals, losing to Donald Johnson and Jared Palmer in four sets. Rikl won 14 of his titles with Novák, the pair winning 9 of Rikl's titles consecutively.
Last years
David`s son - Patrik - also plays tennis.