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By Scoop Malinowski

Status: 2018 Australian Open junior boys champion. ATP ranking is 842.

Ht: 6-4 Wt: 183

DOB: July 5, 2000 In: Bradenton, FL

First Tennis Memory: “I actually hit my first tennis ball on these courts when I was three or four. With my dad. (Note: Interview was conducted at El Conquistador Tennis Club in Bradenton, FL site of the 2017 Sarasota Open ATP Challenger.)

Tennis Inspirations: “My dad (Petr) always inspired me. I always loved watching Nadal. He always inspires me.”

Last Book Read: “Actually, Roger Federer’s book. Really loved it. And Nadal’s book. I don’t read that much. Only tennis [smiles].”

Current Car: “No. But I have my permit. Occasionally I drive with my parents or my older sisters.”

First Famous Player You Met Or Encountered (besides father of course): “Probably Radek Stepanek.”

Greatest Career Moment (so far): “Definitely winning Australian Open juniors.”

Most Painful Moment: “Probably losing at US Open juniors.”

Strangest Match: “Junior Davis Cup. I was cramping. In Budapest.”

Favorite Sports Outside Tennis: “Hockey and golf.”

Three Athletes You Like To Watch & Follow: “Roger Federer, Nadal and Andy Murray.”

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: “Strawberry or vanilla.”

Embarrassing Tennis Memory: “I don’t think so. Hopefully don’t have one [laughs].”

Why Do You Love Playing Tennis: “I just love the game. Always loved it since I was little. Just love competing out there. I always have a blast out on court.”

People Qualities Most Admired: “Always love humor. Love to laugh.”

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