Dušan Karol
Czech tennis player (born 1983)
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Dušan Karol (born 19 May 1983) is a former professional tennis player from the Czech Republic.
FullnameDušan Karol
Country(sports)
Czech Republic
Czech RepublicBorn19 May 1983
Jihlava, Czechoslovakia
PlaysRight-handed
| Full name | Dušan Karol |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Czech Republic |
| Born | 19 May 1983 Jihlava, Czechoslovakia |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $90,450 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 435 (27 September 2004) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 128 (27 April 2009) |
Biography
Born in Jihlava, Karol was a right-handed player with a double-handed backhand.
As a junior, he achieved notable victories, including a win over Tomas Berdych at the Czech Indoor Championships and a match against Marcos Baghdatis where he didn't drop a game. His junior career peaked at number seven in the world doubles.[1]
Transitioning to the professional circuit, Karol competed on the Challenger circuit and clinched four titles throughout his career, all in doubles. Beyond his playing days, he took on the role of coach for Czech player Markéta Vondroušová.[2]
Challenger titles
Doubles: (4)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2008 | Rijeka, Croatia | Clay | Jaroslav Pospíšil |
 Alex Kuznetsov Dick Norman |
6–4, 6–4 |
| 2. | 2008 | Oberstaufen, Germany | Clay | Jaroslav Pospíšil |
 André Ghem Boy Westerhof |
6–7(2), 6–1, 10–6 |
| 3. | 2008 | Tarragona, Spain | Clay |  Daniel Köllerer |
 Marc Fornell Mestres Marc López |
6–2, 6–2 |
| 4. | 2009 | Freudenstadt, Germany | Clay | Jan Hájek |
 Martin Kližan Adil Shamasdin |
4–6, 6–4, 10–5 |
