Ivan Lendl is a professional tennis player from the Czech Republic who became an American citizen later in life. Ivan Lendl is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Ivan Lendl |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 07 Mar 1960 |
| Age: | 63 years |
| Horoscope: | Pisces |
| Lucky Number: | 8 |
| Lucky Stone: | Aquamarine |
| Lucky Color: | Sea Green |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Cancer, Scorpio |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Tennis player |
| Country: | Czechoslovakia |
| Height: | 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m) |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Wife | Samantha’s Frenkel |
| Net Worth | $40 million |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Birth Place | Ostrava |
| Nationality | Czechoslovakian- American |
| Father | Jiri Lendl |
| Mother | Olga Lendlova |
| Kids | (5)Marika, Isabelle, Caroline, Daniela and Nikola |
Ivan Lendl Biography
Ivan Lendl was born on March 7, 1960, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, to Jiri and Olga Lendlova. He is currently 63 years old. His father is a lawyer and chess player, and his mother used to play tennis. He is of American origin, and his zodiac sign is Pisces. Jiri has also served as the Czech Tennis Federation’s president since 1990. However, we don’t know much about his childhood, siblings, or educational background.
Ivan Lendl Height And Weight
Lendl possesses both talent and beauty. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 79 kg. His hair and eyes are both black. He is not a fan of social media, as are most other media celebrities.
Career
Ivan Lendl began his career as a junior player, winning the French Open and Wimbledon. After that, he began competing professionally in 1978, winning seven titles in 1980. In 1980, he was a member of the Czechoslovakian team that won the David Cup. After embracing his career, he moved to the United States, which the Czech government labeled as illegal, calling him a ‘illegal defector.’ As a result, he gradually stopped playing for Czechoslovakia.
In 1984, he established a successful story in the United States. In 1984, he also won a Grand Slam title at the French Open. He then won the French Open by defeating John McEnroe. Furthermore, despite having a remarkable career, Lendl was unable to win the Wimbledon title. In 1986 and 1987, he won the French Open. In 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1989, he was the only male player with a match-winning percentage of more than 90%.
Similarly, he set a record by reaching ten Grand Slam singles semi-finals in a row. On December 21, 1994, at the age of 34, Lendl announced his retirement, but he was unable to compete in the Wimbledon finals. Aside from being a great player, he is also an excellent coach. He was Andy Murray’s coach and assisted him in winning Wimbledon, Olympic gold, and the ATP world title.
Ivan Lendl Awards
Ivan Lendl is well-known for being the world’s number one male tennis player. He won 94 ATP singles titles and 54 non-ATP tournaments during his professional career. He also won the ITF World Championship four times between 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1990.
Similarly, he was named ATP Most Improved Player in 1981. Bud Collins named Lendl the greatest tennis player from 1946 to 1992 in his book Modern Encyclopedia of Tennis. Tennis magazine dubbed Lendl “the game’s greatest Overachiever” of his era.
Ivan Lendl Net Worth
Throughout his professional career, he was able to collect a cash prize of $21,262,417. He has a comfortable life and a successful career as a world record holder. His net worth is estimated to be around $40 million as of March 2024.
Ivan Lendl Wife, Marriage
Samantha Frenkel was Lendl’s wife. The couple’s relationship is lovely, stable, and healthy. Marika, Isabelle, Caroline, Daniela, and Nikola are their five daughters, with Isabelle and Caroline being twins. All of his daughters, according to the media, are interested in sports careers.
Marika and Isabella were members of the University of Florida Women’s Golf Team, and Daniela was a member of the University of Alabama Women’s Golf Team. Caroline is a member of the University of Alabama’s women’s rowing team. And Nikola works as an instructor for a fitness company at SoulCycle.
