Jaroslav Navrátil (tennis)
Jaroslav Navrátil at the 2017 Davis Cup | |
| Country (sports) | Czechoslovakia |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 July 1957 Přerov, Czechoslovakia |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $216,482 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 32–60 |
| Highest ranking | No. 64 (17 August 1987) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1985, 1988) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1985, 1988) |
| US Open | 2R (1987) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 70–78 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 31 (28 December 1987) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | QF (1986, 1987) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1988, 1989) |
| US Open | 1R (1985, 1987) |
Jaroslav Navrátil (born 28 July 1957) is a Czech tennis coach and a former professional player. Navrátil had most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 31 in 1987.
Coaching career
He was the captain of the Davis Cup team for the Czech Republic for eighteen years from 2006 to 2024,[1] including their 2012 win.[2][3][4]
He was the coach of fellow Czech player Jiří Veselý until 2023.
Personal life
His son Michal is also a former tennis player and coach.
Career finals
Doubles (2 wins, 4 losses)
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | 1985 | Nancy, France | Hard | Jonas Svensson | Marcel Freeman Rodney Harmon |
4–6, 6–7 |
| Loss | 0–2 | 1987 | Athens, Greece | Clay | Tom Nijssen | Tore Meinecke Ricki Osterthun |
2–6, 6–3, 2–6 |
| Loss | 0–3 | 1987 | Prague, Czechoslovakia | Clay | Stanislav Birner | Miloslav Mečíř Tomáš Šmíd |
3–6, 7–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 0–4 | 1987 | Basel, Switzerland | Hard | Stanislav Birner | Anders Järryd Tomáš Šmíd |
4–6, 3–6 |
| Win | 1–4 | 1988 | Metz, France | Carpet | Tom Nijssen | Rill Baxter Nduka Odizor |
6–2, 6–7, 7–6 |
| Win | 2–4 | 1988 | Prague, Czechoslovakia | Clay | Petr Korda | Thomas Muster Horst Skoff |
7–5, 7–6 |
References
- ^ Burkert, Marek (15 September 2024). "Navrátil končí, novým daviscupovým kapitánem bude Berdych". sport.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Czech Republic edges Spain to win Davis Cup". USA TODAY. 18 November 2012. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "Tomas Berdych Won't Compete in Davis Cup Anymore". News18. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ Ali, Muhamad (21 December 2013). "Jaroslav Navratil to lead Czech Davis Cup Team for two more years". Tennis World USA. Retrieved 23 September 2021.