Petr Korda
Petr Korda (born 23 January 1968) is a Czech former professional tennis player. He won the 1998 Australian Open and was runner-up at the 1992 French Open, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 2 in February 1998. Korda tested positive for doping in July 1998 at Wimbledon, and was banned from September 1999 for 12 months, but he retired shortly before the ban.
| Country (sports) | Czechoslovakia (1987–1992) Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Residence | Monte Carlo, Monaco & Bradenton, Florida |
| Born | 23 January 1968 Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Turned pro | 1987 |
| Retired | 2005 |
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $10,448,900 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 410–248 (62.3%) |
| Career titles | 10 |
| Highest ranking | No. 2 (2 February 1998) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1998) |
| French Open | F (1992) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1998) |
| US Open | QF (1995, 1997) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | RR (1992) |
| Grand Slam Cup | W (1993) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 234–160 |
| Career titles | 10 |
| Highest ranking | No. 10 (11 June 1990) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1996) |
| French Open | F (1990) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1990, 1991) |
| US Open | 3R (1989, 1991, 1995) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | SF (1996) |
| Hopman Cup | W (1994) |
| Last updated on: July 1999. | |
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