Dušan Karol
Czech tennis player
| Full name | Dušan Karol |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Czech Republic |
| Born | (1983-05-19) 19 May 1983 (age 40) Jihlava, Czechoslovakia |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $90,450 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 435 (27 September 2004) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 128 (27 April 2009) |
Dušan Karol (born 19 May 1983) is a former professional tennis player from the Czech Republic.
Biography
Born in Jihlava, Karol was a right-handed player with a double-handed backhand.
As a junior, he achieved notable victories, including a win over Tomas Berdych at the Czech Indoor Championships and a match against Marcos Baghdatis where he didn't drop a game. His junior career peaked at number seven in the world doubles.[1]
Transitioning to the professional circuit, Karol competed on the Challenger circuit and clinched four titles throughout his career, all in doubles. Beyond his playing days, he took on the role of coach for Czech player Markéta Vondroušová.[2]
Challenger titles
Doubles: (4)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2008 | Rijeka, Croatia | Clay | Jaroslav Pospíšil |  Alex Kuznetsov Dick Norman | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2. | 2008 | Oberstaufen, Germany | Clay | Jaroslav Pospíšil |  André Ghem Boy Westerhof | 6–7(2), 6–1, 10–6 |
| 3. | 2008 | Tarragona, Spain | Clay |  Daniel Köllerer |  Marc Fornell Mestres Marc López | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 4. | 2009 | Freudenstadt, Germany | Clay | Jan Hájek |  Martin Kližan Adil Shamasdin | 4–6, 6–4, 10–5 |
References
External links
- Dušan Karol at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Dušan Karol at the International Tennis Federation
