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| Name: | KLARA KOUKALOVA |
| Nationality: | Czech Republic |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birthdate: | 2/24/1982 |
| Birthplace: | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Residence: | Prague, Czech Republic |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Fisher |
| Clothes by: | n/a |
| Shoes by: | n/a |
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About:
Coached by David Kunst...Baseline player who prefers clay courts; favorite shot is her backhand...Father, Jiri Koukal, is a taxi driver; mother, Jana Koukalova, is a bartender at a golf resort...Both parents play tennis...Most memorable experience was reaching her first final on the tour at 2001 Antwerp...Lucky charm is a plush, toy turtle from her boyfriend...Describes herself as quiet, good but impatient...Admires Martina Hingis...Favorite thing about being a pro tennis player is the feeling of winning...Graduated from high school in 2001...Favorites include the movie The Bodyguard, author Arthur Hailing and the book Airport...Other sports interests are in-line skating and running...Likes to visit Waikiki Beach.
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Highest Rank:
Career-High Singles No. 37 (January 31, 2005)
Career-High Doubles No. 193 (February 4, 2002)
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