Karol Kučera
Karol Kučera (born 4 March 1974) is a Slovak former professional tennis player. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 6 in September 1998, reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open the same year.
| Country (sports) | Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| Born | 4 March 1974 Bratislava, Czechoslovakia |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) |
| Turned pro | 1992 |
| Retired | 2005 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Miloslav Mečíř (1997-2001) Marian Vajda (2001-2005) |
| Prize money | $5,061,125 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 293–244 |
| Career titles | 6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 6 (14 September 1998) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1998) |
| French Open | 3R (1996, 2000) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1999) |
| US Open | QF (1998) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | RR (1998) |
| Grand Slam Cup | SF (1998) |
| Olympic Games | 2R (1996, 2000) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 34–41 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 131 (7 June 2004) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (2005) |
| Hopman Cup | W (1998) |
In 2020, Kučera was elected an MP of the National Council of Slovakia representing the Ordinary People and Independent Personalities movement, along with fellow former tennis players Ján Krošlák and Romana Tabak.
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