Łukasz Kubot

Polish tennis player and Grand Slam champion

Łukasz Kubot - Polish tennis player and Grand Slam champion
Born

May 16th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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Played professional tennis from 2000 to 2021, achieving success in both singles and doubles disciplines. Won the 2014 Wimbledon men's doubles title partnering with Robert Lindstedt. Achieved a highest singles ranking of World No. 41 in 2010 and a highest doubles ranking of World No. 1 in 2017. Competed in various ATP and Grand Slam tournaments during career.

Won the 2014 Wimbledon men's doubles title

Achieved World No. 1 ranking in doubles

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