Jiri Novak

Name: Jiri Novak Nationality: Czech Republic Gender: Male Birthdate: 3/22/1975 Birthplace: Zlin, Czech Republic Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco Play Style: Right Handed Raquet: Volkl Clothes by: n/a Shoes by: n/a   About: Began playing tennis at age six...Runner-up in singles and doubles winner at the European Championships in Lisbon in 1993...Also a QF at the Wimbledon juniors that year...Enjoys hockey and soccer...Played goalkeeper for NHL players against ATP players in annual street hockey challenge in Montreal in 2001...Has played in 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics Games...Has a 26-6 career Davis Cup record (16-4 in singles) in 15 ties since 1996...Considers forehand as best shot and clay his best surface, winning four of his five career titles on it...Wife, Katerina (married June 4, 1999); son, Jakub (born Dec. 16, 1998); twins Jiri Jr. and daughter Katerina (born May 23, 2001)...Coached by Czech Republic Davis Cup captain Jan Kukal. Highest Rank: Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 5 (10/21/2002) Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 6 (7/9/2001)   More Photos... View Large