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Vasek Pospisil

Pospisil at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships
Country (sports)	Canada
Residence	Freeport, Bahamas
Born	(1990-06-23) June 23, 1990 (age 35) Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Turned pro	2007
Retired	July 27 2025
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Malek Jaziri
Prize money	US$7,141,194
Singles
Career record	136–176 (43.59% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 25 (27 January 2014)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	3R (2014, 2015)
French Open	1R (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)
Wimbledon	QF (2015)
US Open	4R (2020)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2012, 2016)
Doubles
Career record	119–91 (56.67% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles	7
Highest ranking	No. 4 (27 April 2015)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	QF (2016)
French Open	QF (2015)
Wimbledon	W (2014)
US Open	3R (2013, 2014)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	SF – 4th (2016)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	W (2022) Record: 27–24 (52.94%)
Hopman Cup	RR (2015, 2018)

Vasek Pospisil (born June 23, 1990) is a Canadian former professional tennis player. He was known for his powerful serves and strong all-around game.

Vasek reached a career-high ranking of world No. 25 in singles. In doubles, he reached No. 4 in the world. He won the 2014 Wimbledon Championships in men's doubles with his partner Jack Sock. He also reached the quarterfinals in singles at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships. Vasek officially retired from professional tennis on July 27, 2025.

Vasek's Early Life and Tennis Journey

A young Pospisil training on his home court in Vernon, British Columbia

Vasek Pospisil was born on June 23, 1990, in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. His parents, Miloš and Mila, moved to Canada from Czechoslovakia in 1989. They wanted to escape the Communist government there.

His parents both enjoyed playing tennis for fun. Vasek started acting as a ball boy for his older brothers when he was about three years old. He even carried a mini tennis racquet around the house!

First Tournaments and Big Moves

Vasek played his first tournament at age six. He competed against players up to 12 years old and won! These early wins made his father, Miloš, even more excited about Vasek's tennis future.

When Vasek was 12, he stopped playing soccer due to injuries. He said his heart was a bit broken because he loved soccer so much. But tennis became his main focus.

In the winter, Vasek often drove 45 minutes to Kelowna to play tennis indoors. He made this trip almost every day for six years. In the summer, he practiced on outdoor courts at a local high school.

In 2002, Vasek's family moved to Vancouver to find a better tennis coach for him. His father stayed in Vernon for work but visited on weekends. Vasek was homeschooled from age seven to focus on tennis. He trained with coach Vadim Korkh, who had worked with other famous players.

Junior Success and Family Support

Vasek won many junior tournaments. In 2004, he won the Canadian Nationals for players under 14. This showed he was the best player in Canada for his age.

When Vasek was 14, his father became his full-time coach. Miloš left his job and moved to Vancouver to support Vasek's dream.

Junior Tennis Career Highlights

Vasek (age 15) with his father and coach, Miloš Pospíšil, in Bradenton Florida 2005

Vasek started playing in junior tournaments at age seven. He quickly began beating highly ranked players.

He won his first junior doubles title in 2005 with Graeme Kassautzki. He also won doubles titles with fellow Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic in 2006 and 2008.

In singles, Vasek won several junior championships in 2007. He won events in the Netherlands and Canada. He often won without losing many games in a set.

Vasek reached the boys' doubles final at the 2007 U.S. Open with Grigor Dimitrov. They also won the prestigious Dunlop Orange Bowl doubles event in December.

Junior Grand Slam Results

Vasek competed in the junior Grand Slam tournaments:

• Australian Open: Reached the final in doubles in 2008.
• French Open: Reached the semifinals in doubles in 2008.
• US Open: Reached the final in doubles in 2007.

Vasek's Professional Tennis Journey

Vasek turned professional in 2007. His early years were spent playing in smaller tournaments to gain experience.

2007–2010: Starting Out Strong

In 2007, Vasek won his first professional doubles title in Canada. He continued to win several doubles titles in the following years.

In 2009, Vasek reached his first professional singles final. He then won his first singles title in Italy, winning four tournaments in a row! This was a fantastic winning streak.

In 2010, Vasek and Milos Raonic made history at the Rogers Cup. They became the only team to ever beat the famous doubles pair of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. This was Vasek's first win in a major ATP Tour event.

2011–2012: Olympic Debut

Pospisil serving in his match against Dudi Sela at the 2011 Davis Cup World Group play-offs

By 2011, Vasek was winning more Challenger and Futures titles. He helped the Canadian Davis Cup team make a big comeback to win a match. He played both singles and doubles in this important team event.

In 2011, Vasek upset world No. 22 Juan Ignacio Chela at the 2011 Rogers Cup. He also reached the second round of the US Open.

In 2012, Vasek won his first ATP Challenger singles title. This win helped him enter the world's top 100 players for the first time. He also played in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

2013: A Big Breakthrough Year

Pospisil at the 2013 US Open

Vasek had to miss the start of 2013 due to an illness. But he came back strong! He helped Canada win a Davis Cup match against Italy.

He reached his first ATP semifinal in Colombia. Then, at the 2013 Rogers Cup in Montréal, he had an amazing run. He beat world No. 6 Tomáš Berdych, which was his first win against a top-10 player. He reached the semifinals, where he lost to fellow Canadian Milos Raonic. This great performance pushed him into the top 40 rankings.

Later in 2013, Vasek beat another top-10 player, Richard Gasquet, in Shanghai. He also reached the semifinals at the 2013 Swiss Indoors tournament.

2014: Wimbledon Doubles Champion and First ATP Singles Final

Pospisil at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships

The year 2014 was a huge one for Vasek. At Wimbledon, he teamed up with American Jack Sock. They won the men's doubles title, beating the famous Bryan brothers in the final! This was a Grand Slam championship win.

Vasek also reached his first ATP singles final at the Citi Open in Washington. He beat world No. 5 Tomáš Berdych on his way to the final. He lost to Milos Raonic in the first-ever all-Canadian ATP final.

Vasek and Jack Sock continued their success, reaching another final at the Cincinnati Masters. Vasek also won another doubles title in Switzerland with Nenad Zimonjić.

2015: Grand Slam Singles Quarterfinal

Pospisil at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships

In 2015, Vasek and Jack Sock won another big doubles title at Indian Wells. This was their first Masters 1000 title together. Vasek's doubles ranking rose to No. 5, making him the top-ranked Canadian doubles player at the time.

At Wimbledon, Vasek had his best singles performance at a Grand Slam. He reached the quarterfinals, beating several tough opponents along the way. He eventually lost to world No. 3 Andy Murray.

He also won another doubles title with Jack Sock at the China Open.

2016: Ups and Downs

Pospisil at the 2016 US Open

Vasek had some mixed results in 2016. He won a doubles title with Nicolas Mahut in Rotterdam. He also reached the doubles final at Indian Wells.

He played in the 2016 Summer Olympics again. In singles, he lost in the first round. In doubles, he and Daniel Nestor reached the semifinals but finished in fourth place. Later in the year, he had a good run at the 2016 Shanghai Rolex Masters, beating two top-20 players.

2017–2018: Challenger Wins and Big Upsets

Pospisil at the 2017 Citi Open

In 2017, Vasek had a big win at the BNP Paribas Open. He upset world No. 1 Andy Murray in straight sets! This was a huge victory for him. He also won an ATP Challenger singles title in Busan.

In 2018, Vasek won two more ATP Challenger titles in France and Hungary. These wins helped him improve his ranking.

2019: Comeback After Surgery and Davis Cup Final

Pospisil at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships

Vasek had back surgery in January 2019, which kept him off the court for several months. He made his return at Wimbledon.

At the 2019 US Open, he had a great win against the ninth seed Karen Khachanov.

Later in the year, Vasek played a key role in the 2019 Davis Cup Finals. He and Denis Shapovalov helped Canada reach its first-ever Davis Cup final in the event's 119-year history! They beat strong teams like Russia and the United States.

2020: Strong Comeback and Awards

The year 2020 was a fantastic comeback year for Vasek. He reached his first singles final since 2014 at a tournament in France. He also upset world No. 10 David Goffin and world No. 4 Daniil Medvedev.

He won his seventh doubles title with Nicolas Mahut in France. At the 2020 US Open, Vasek reached the fourth round for the first time in his career. He beat Milos Raonic and Roberto Bautista Agut in exciting matches.

Vasek reached another singles final at the 2020 Sofia Open. He ended the year ranked No. 61, his highest year-end ranking since 2015. Because of his amazing return to form, he was named the Comeback Player of the Year by his fellow players in the ATP Awards.

2021: Injuries and Challenges

In 2021, Vasek faced more injuries, which limited how many tournaments he could play. His ranking dropped outside the top 100. He played for Canada in the 2021 Davis Cup Finals but the team was eliminated early.

2022: Back to the Top 100 and Davis Cup Champion

Pospisil at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships

Vasek focused mainly on singles in 2022. He won his first Challenger title since 2019 in France. He also reached another Challenger final.

Despite an elbow injury that sidelined him for a few months, Vasek finished the year strong. He won another Challenger title in Canada and returned to the top 100 rankings.

In November, Vasek was part of the Canadian team that won the 2022 Davis Cup Finals! This was Canada's first-ever Davis Cup title. He teamed up with Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov to defeat Australia in the finals.

2023–2025: Retirement from Tennis

Vasek started 2023 by playing in Australia. He even partnered with his friend, Novak Djokovic, in doubles at one tournament.

He continued to play in Challenger events and reached a final in Germany. However, he faced more health issues in early 2024, keeping him off the court for several months.

Vasek Pospisil announced that the 2025 season would be his last. He officially retired from professional tennis on July 27, 2025, after the 2025 Davis Cup tie.

Vasek's Career Statistics

Singles Performance in Grand Slams

Notes

• ¹ Pospisil's 2014 Australian Open withdrawal in the third round does not count as a loss.

Doubles Performance in Grand Slams

Vasek's Coaches Through the Years

See also

In Spanish: Vasek Pospisil para niños