Tomas Berdych
Czech Republic
- Full name Tomas Berdych
- Birth date September 17, 1985
- Birth place Valasske Mezirici
- Current age 38 years 214 days
- Height 6 ft 5 in
Although he failed to win a single title, 2010 was undoubtedly Tomas Berdych's best year, as he broke into the world's top ten for the first time after a stunning summer run of results.
Berdych has shown promise since he claimed his first Masters title in Paris in November 2005, but the Czech has failed to fulfil his potential since breaking into the top ten a year later. A powerful server with a huge forehand, Berdych had recorded victories over both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by 2005.
Despite favouring the hard courts, it was on the clay and grass that Berdych sealed his passage into the top ten for the first time.
Wins over Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray capped a stunning month as he reached his first grand slam semi-final at the French Open, which was swifltly overshadowed by his giantkilling run to reach the final at Wimbledon.
Career high
Beating six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer on his way to reaching his first grand slam final at the All England Club.
Career low
In the fourth rubber of the Davis Cup quarter-final between Russia and Czech Republic in 2008, Berdych had to win to keep his side in the tie, but in the fifth set twisted his ankle and was forced to retire.
Quotes
"I think this is the biggest advantage of these two guys. When they go on the court, the opponents are down one set because they are fearful of them. They think that they are gods." - Berdych insists he is not afraid of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal after beating Nadal at the 2006 Rogers Cup
Trivia
Berdych's girlfriend, Lucie Safarova plays on the WTA Tour.
- No better chance for Nearly Man Ferrer (May 23, 2013)
- Berdych survives Davydenko scare (Apr 23, 2013)
- Invincible Nadal reaches QFs, Djokovic fights back (Apr 18, 2013)
- Murray to face coach Lendl at Queen's (Apr 17, 2013)
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Federer falling, Murray on the move in first quarter (Apr 9, 2013)
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