by | Capital: | € 36 million |
| Age: | 60 |
| Born: | March 7, 1960 |
| Country of origin: | Czechoslovakia |
| Source of wealth: | Tennis player |
| Last updated: | 2022 |
Short introduction
Ivan Lendl is considered one of the best tennis players of all time. Even today, Czechoslowakia is at the peak of various statistics. But that was not only a tennis player that he was number 1 in the world ranking for a long time. As Andy Murray’s coach, Ivan Lendl was able to repeat this success in 2016. Today he lives in Connecticut and is the father of five daughters.
Early life
Ivan Lendl is one of the celebrities who revealed very little about their personal lives. So it is only known about the initial life that he was born in Ostrava in a place that at that time was Cekoslovakia. His parents are one of the best tennis players in the country. His mother is number two long in the national tennis ranking. His father was also considered a good tennis player. So you can say that he already has talent for tennis in his cradle. Not much is known about childhood and adolescents Ivan Lendl as well. But about his career.
Career
Ivan Lendl is one of the best players in the world in his youth. He won a junior title at France Open and Wimbledon at the age of 17. He is also at the top of the world ranking for juniors. In 1978 he moved from the junior camp to professional players and quickly showed success here too. In 1979 he was in the final of the tennis tournament, which was still missing. In 1980 and 1981 he won seven and 10 smaller tournaments, but could attract attention to himself. In 1982 he won the World Team Cup with the Czech team and was in the French Open final for the first time, which was missing. Since 1981, Ivan Lendl initially only lived temporarily in the United States, but then permanently from 1984. However, he continued to play for Cekoslowakia. Ivan Lendl has had American citizenship since 1992.
Famous quotes
“How am I supposed to know what color my car is outside? I’m sitting in there. ”
“I’m afraid to look deep inside because maybe there is nothing there. Tennis is my life. It saves me from this fear. ”
“Roger Federer is the only guy I watch for his punches, it’s just beautiful.”
Amazing facts
Ivan Lendl no longer has a tennis racket. He donated everything for good purposes. If he wants to play, then he must borrow the club.
Because he has five daughters, he said by winking that his German shepherd was the only one who listened to him at home.
The main competitor during his active time is John Mcenroe. Both of them are not harmonious to this day.
From 1981 Lendl lived in the United States, which proves its extraordinary position in the sport of Cekoslovakia. Because Czechoslowakia is a communist country, even top athletes cannot easily travel to Western countries.
