Robin Vik

Robin Vik (born February 5, 1980 in Hradec Králové) is a Czech professional tennis player.

Robin Vik
Country (sports) Czech Republic
ResidenceHradec Králové, Czech Republic
Born (1980-02-05) February 5, 1980
Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Turned pro1998
Retired2010
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
CoachDavid Prinosil
Prize money$700,030
Singles
Career record20–38
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 57 (9 January 2006)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian Open1R (2006)
French Open2R (2005)
Wimbledon1R (2006)
US Open1R (2005, 2006)
Doubles
Career record12–22
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 74 (8 January 2007)

Vik turned professional in 1995 and he reached a career high ranking of World No. 57 in January 2006. Career highlight runs are reaching the semifinals of St. Petersburg in 2005 and the quarterfinals of Dubai and Munich in 2006. Notable victories include World No. 10 Gastón Gaudio at the 2006 World Team Cup in Düsseldorf, World No. 25 Tomas Berdych at Dubai in 2006, World No. 27 and recent US Open semifinalist Mikhail Youzhny at St. Petersburg in 2005 and a declining World No. 27 and defending champion Guillermo Coria at Umag in 2006.

Vik was beaten in the first round of the 2006 Australian Open by Lleyton Hewitt in a tight 5-setter after leading 2 sets to 1.

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