Radek Stepanek

Name: Radek Stepanek Nationality: Czech Republic Gender: Male Birthdate: 11/27/1978 Birthplace: Karvina Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco Play Style: Right Handed Raquet: Volkl Clothes by: n/a Shoes by: n/a   About: Nicknamed "Steps" by his countrymen...Began playing tennis at age three with his father, Vlastimil, who is a tennis coach; mother, Hana, is a librarian; brother, Martin, is a policeman...His hometown of Karvina is an industrial mining town in north of Czech Republic near Polish border...Hobbies are playing soccer and floorball...Enjoys playing on all surfaces although his best ATP results have come on clay...Considers his serve as best shot...In November 2001, approached countryman Petr Korda on how he can improve his game and Korda told him, "I will help you, but you will listen to everything, and I guarantee to you that by the end of the year you will be ranked in the top 70."...Has a 3-4 career Davis Cup record (2-0 in doubles) in three ties…Best friend on tour is countryman Jiri Novak...Coached by countryman Tomas Krupa (since November 2001). Highest Rank: Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 13 (6/20/2005) Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 13 (9/16/2002)   More Photos... View Large