Leoš Friedl facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  Czech Republic |
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| Residence | Dusejov, Czech Republic |
| Born | 1 January 1977 Jindřichův Hradec, Czechoslovakia |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 1997 |
| Retired | 2011 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Coach | Lubomir Gerla |
| Prize money | $1,221,403 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 3–5 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 353 (13 November 2000) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q3 (2000) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1998) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 254–242 |
| Career titles | 16 8 Challenger, 8 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 14 (8 August 2005) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2002, 2004) |
| French Open | QF (2001) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2005, 2009) |
| US Open | QF (2006) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2004, 2005, 2006) |
| French Open | 2R (2003, 2006) |
| Wimbledon | W (2001) |
| US Open | SF (2003) |
Leoš Friedl, born on January 1, 1977, is a former professional tennis player from the Czech Republic. He was known for his skills in doubles tennis.
He reached a high ranking of No. 14 in the world for doubles players on August 8, 2005. Leoš often played doubles with his fellow Czech player, František Čermák. In singles, his highest ranking was No. 353 in the world.
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A Grand Slam Champion
Leoš Friedl achieved a major highlight in his career by winning a Grand Slam title.
Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Win
In 2001, Leoš Friedl won the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon. He teamed up with Daniela Hantuchová from Slovakia. They played against Mike Bryan and Liezel Huber in the final. Leoš and Daniela won the match with a score of 4–6, 6–3, 6–2. This was a very exciting victory for them!
Career Achievements
Leoš Friedl had a successful career, especially in doubles.
ATP Tour Doubles Titles
During his career, Leoš won 16 doubles titles on the ATP Tour. He also reached the finals 16 other times. Most of his wins, 16 out of 16, happened on clay courts. He won four titles in the ATP 500 Series and 12 in the ATP 250 Series.
Some of his notable doubles wins include:
- 2000 San Marino Open with Tomáš Cibulec
- 2002 Sopot Open with František Čermák
- 2003 Casablanca with František Čermák
- 2004 Kitzbühel with František Čermák
- 2004 Sopot Open with František Čermák
- 2005 Buenos Aires with František Čermák
- 2005 Bahia with František Čermák
- 2005 Casablanca with František Čermák
- 2005 Estoril with František Čermák
- 2005 Gstaad with František Čermák
- 2005 Kitzbühel with Andrei Pavel
- 2006 Buenos Aires with František Čermák
- 2006 Acapulco with František Čermák
- 2006 Sopot Open with František Čermák
- 2007 Stuttgart with František Čermák
- 2010 Umag with Filip Polášek
Challenger and Futures Tour Wins
Leoš also competed in the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Futures tournaments. He won 8 doubles titles on the Challenger Tour and 8 on the Futures Tour. He also reached 18 doubles finals in these tours.
He won 11 of these doubles titles on clay courts and 4 on carpet courts.
Life After Playing
After retiring from playing tennis in 2011, Leoš Friedl became a tennis coach. From July to December 2022, he coached the famous Czech tennis player Karolína Plíšková.
Grand Slam Performance
Leoš Friedl regularly played in the Grand Slam tournaments for doubles and mixed doubles.
Doubles Performance
In men's doubles, Leoš often reached the second or third round at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. His best results were reaching the quarterfinals at the French Open in 2001 and the US Open in 2006.
Mixed Doubles Performance
Besides his big win at Wimbledon in 2001, Leoš also had strong performances in mixed doubles at other Grand Slams. He reached the semifinals at Wimbledon in 2003 and the US Open in 2003. He also made it to the second or third round at the Australian Open and French Open multiple times.
See also
In Spanish: Leoš Friedl para niños
