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Radek Stepanek© ATP
Nationality: CZE (Czech Republic)
Birthdate: November 27, 1978
Birthplace: Karvina, Czech Republic
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Turned Pro: 1996
Plays: Right-handed
2008 Ranking: 27
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Nicknamed “Steps” by his countrymen...Began playing at age three with his father, Vlastimil, who is a tennis coach; mother, Hana, is a librarian; brother, Mart ... Read Full Bio

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Djokovic Blasts Nadal, Meets Monfils in Paris Final
ATP regular season. In tomorrow’s ATP regular season finale Djokovic will face my man, Gael Monfils. The French showman hung on to beat Radek Stepanek 6-4, 5-7, 6-4. Nadal was simply never in the match. At times the Spaniard was reduced to a bystander to Djokovic’s complete mastery of the game. "T...
2009-11-14

Nadal v. Djokovic in Paris Semifinal Showdown
the No. 9 alternate I have a feeling he’ll be seeing some playing time in two weeks! In the other semifinal, my man Gael Monfils plays the worm, Radek Stepanek. Monfils advanced after a tough tussle with Marin Cilic while Steps eased through when Juan Martin Del Potro retired with an ab injury down 4-0 in the first se...
2009-11-14

Another Spanish Choke Puts Nadal into Paris QFs; Murray Upset
nk the last two days has to have taken something out of Rafa. So I give a slight edge to JW. Also today, almost as expected Andy Murray was bounced by Radek Stepanek 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. After a near 2am finish last night and with London looming, it was all but in the cards for Steps to notch his first career win over the Scot. ...
2009-11-12

Federer Fails in Final Set (Again); Nadal, Murray Survive in Paris
l or perhaps they are simply foreshadowing of what’s to come. That said, tomorrow’s forecast calls for even more fireworks as Murray meets Radek Stepanek, Delpo is dealt Fernando Gonzalez, Fernando Verdasco faces Marin Cilic and Benneteau gets my man, Gael Monfils. With Federer out Gael really, really, really ha...
2009-11-11

Djokovic Takes Down Federer in Switzerland; Murray Victorious in Valencia
ere he was champion the last three years. But Djokovic, who was lucky just to be in the title bout after saving three matchpoints in a win yesterday over Radek Stepanek, was simply the better man, the better player today. Djokovic grabbed the first set by saving five break points in an epic 24 minute game. Federer recove...
2009-11-08

Novak Djokovic Interview - US Open, Sept 7
Novak Djokovic InterviewU.S. OPEN - September 7, 2009 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK N. DJOKOVIC/R. Stepanek6-1, 6-3, 6-3 THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. Just for the record, could you tell us how long you've been working on your Johnny Mac?NOVAK DJOKOVIC: No, I didn't work it at all. As I was saying here before, it ...
2009-09-08

Andy Roddick Interview - Wimbledon, July 1
cond set, but he kept going. ANDY RODDICK: Yeah, I noticed it in the fourth, the fourth set. But he actually had treatment for it I think the other day against Stepanek, as well, if I'm not mistaken. If anything, I mean, props to him, because he made the adjustment. He wasn't retrieving as much. He started kind of stepping int...
2009-07-01

Nalbandian Sets Up Likely Nadal Meeting at Barcelona
celona Open quarterfinals by defeating Nicolas Almagro 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday. The former No. 3-ranked Nalbandian is currently outside the Top 10 at No. 15.Radek Stepanek also reached the quarterfinals on Thursday, topping Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland 6-4, 1-6, 7-5.Nadal became the first man to win the Masters Monte Carlo f...
2009-04-23


Recent fan comments for Radek Stepanek:



Nicole Jennings
Says:

Radek, Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are truly a classy athlete and such a nice person! You took the time to speak with my 11 year old son, Zach who plays tennis in Atlanta, GA, USA and admires you greatly! I can not put a price on your generosity. My son will continue to be a fan of yours and will remember your kind words forever! It was a pleasure having you aboard my Flight ATL-PRG.

Nicole Jennings
Delta Flight Attendant
ATL


Posted on September 2, 2009 at 15:02 ET



Symmetry
Says:

Heyo there Rad! Many congratulations for capturing the Bris Int Open Cup 09. It's only a 45 min train ride from our place. He ha.. You are magnificent and truly funny. Takes it easy .. (july24.09)


Posted on July 3, 2009 at 14:10 ET



E.S.Lewis
Says:

Radak played an excellent game at the Pac Life Open against Max Mirzey. He really is an excellent athlete and entertaining to watch. Good luck with the rest of the tournament.


Posted on March 7, 2008 at 21:41 ET



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