Johan Kriek

Quick Facts

Full Name	Johan Kriek
Occupation	Tennis Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 5, 1958(1958-04-05)
Age	66
Birthplace	Pongola
Country	South Africa
Birth City	KwaZulu-Natal
Horoscope	Aries

Johan Kriek Biography

Johan Kriek is one of the most popular and richest Tennis Player who was born on April 5, 1958 in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. South African-American tennis star that was named World No. 7 at singles in

1984. She defeated stars such like South African-American tennis champ who was ranked World No. 7 in singles in 1984 and defeated such luminaries as Andre Agassi and Bjorn Borg. and Bjorn Borg.

He was often a competitor with He frequently competed against John McEnroe in the finals matches. in finals matches.

Kriek became a naturalized American citizen in August 1982.

He relocated with his wife Daga and their two children to Virginia in order to establish The Johan Criek Tennis Academy.

Johan Kriek Net Worth

Johan Kriek is one of the richest Tennis Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johan Kriek 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was aware of his desire to become a professional tennis player as he sat in the nosebleed area and watched Connors Ashe and Ashe play.

He established The Global Water Foundation, a organization that aims to provide clean water to communities in need.

Johan Kriek (born April 5, 1958) is a retired South African-American tennis player and founder of the Global Water Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering clean water to the world’s neediest communities. He won two Australian Open titles and reached the semifinals at the French Open and US Open, as well as the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. Kriek won 14 professional singles and eight doubles titles, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 7. His most memorable wins include victories over Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Guillermo Vilas, Stefan Edberg, Michael Chang, Vitas Gerulaitis and Björn Borg.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Johan Kriek Dating?

According to our records, Johan Kriek married to Daga Mrozek Kriek. As of December 1, 2023, Johan Kriek’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Johan Ranked on the list of most popular Tennis Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Johan Kriek celebrates birthday on April 5 of every year.

Top Facts about Johan Kriek

1. Johan Kriek is a former South African-American tennis player.
2. He won two Australian Open titles in 1981 and 1982.
3. Kriek turned professional in 1978 and retired in 1993.
4. He reached a career-high ranking of world No.7 in 1985.
5. Kriek won 14 singles titles and four doubles titles during his career.
6. He was known for his powerful serve-and-volley game style.
7. Kriek played on the South African Davis Cup team from 1979-1984.
8. In 2008, he founded the Johan Kriek Tennis Academy in Florida.
9. Kriek has coached several top-ranked players, including Jim Courier and Anna Kournikova.
10. He currently works as a tennis commentator for various networks, including ESPN and Tennis Channel.

Where is Johan Kriek today?

Kriek became a naturalized American citizen in August 1982. He currently resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with his wife, Daga and their children Karolina and Kristian.

When did Johan Kriek Win Australian Open?

Johan Kriek was born in Pongola, South Africa and became a U.S. citizen in

1982. Kriek has reached the quarterfinals or better in all four Grand Slams, winning the Australian Open titles in 1981 and 1982.

Did Johan Kriek win a Grand Slam?

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