Petr KORDA |
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Petr Korda played inspired tennis to win the Aussie Open at the age of 30. Korda has an up and down career where he is now playing his best.
Korda has probably the worst haircut out of any player. His spiky hair has remained the same for the past few years.
Petr Korda |
Left handed |
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Country |
Czech rep |
Marital Status |
Married |
Height |
187cm |
Weight |
65kg |
Birthday |
12/8/1967 |
Age |
He is currently 30 |
Best surface |
Clay |
Best shot |
Backhand |
Standard Rank |
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Favourite Rank |
27 |
Petr Korda produces powerful flat groundstrokes. He is flashy player and can beat any player on his day. His volleys are great as he has won many doubles slams. His serve is a strong part of his game. His improvement to his game is his consistency of every time he plays.
Korda played his best tennis to win the Australian Open, coming from 2 sets down to beat Bjorkman and caned Rios 6-2 6-2 6-2. He fell to Henman at Lipton and Wimbledon (in the quarter finals). The first cost him a chance at the number 1 ranking, the latter he struggled with an ankle injury. He fell in the first round at the French and US Opens.
1997
Korda beat Sampras at the US Open, to reach the Quarter finals. He had to pull out against Bjorkman due to a head cold.
1996
1995
1994
Korda had a modest year.
Korda had a modest year.
Petr's Impressive GRAND SLAM Record
Grand Slam |
93 |
94 |
95 |
96 |
97 |
98 |
Australian |
M |
M |
M |
Q |
1 |
W |
French |
4 |
4 |
Q |
Q |
3 |
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Wimbledon |
M |
1 |
M |
1 |
Q |
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US Open |
2 |
4 |
F |
1 |
2 |
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M
= Missed slamsPetr has
Won 1 Grand Slams
Petr Korda |
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