Klara Zakopalova Bio


  • Coached by David Kunst
  • Married on June 6, 2006 (formerly Koukalova); husband, Jan Zakopal, is a Czech soccer player
  • Baseliner who prefers clay; favorite shot is backhand
  • Father, Jiri Koukal, is a taxi driver; mother, Jana Koukalova, is bartender at a golf resort
  • Both parents play tennis
  • Most memorable experience was reaching first Tour final at 2001 Antwerp
  • Lucky charm is stuffed animal turtle
  • Describes herself as quiet, good, impatient
  • Admires Martina Hingis
  • Favorites include the movie The Bodyguard, author Arthur Hailing and the book Airport
  • Other sports interests are in-line skating, running
  • Likes to visit Waikiki Beach.
Biographical information from WTA. Unless noted otherwise all data as of year-end 2008.


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