Tomáš Berdych
Czech tennis player and Grand Slam finalist
Born
September 17th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Competed in professional tennis from 2002 to 2019. Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 4 in 2015. Reached the finals of Wimbledon in 2010, marking a high point in a career that included multiple appearances in Grand Slam tournaments. Represented the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup, contributing to national victories in 2012 and 2013.
Reached Wimbledon final in 2010
Won Davis Cup with Czech Republic in 2012 and 2013
Achieved ATP singles ranking of No. 4 in 2015
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