Richard Krajicek

Quick Facts

Full Name	Richard Krajicek
Occupation	Tennis Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 6, 1971(1971-12-06)
Age	53
Birthplace	Rotterdam
Country	Netherlands
Birth City	South Holland
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Richard Krajicek Biography

Richard Krajicek is one of the most popular and richest Tennis Player who was born on December 6, 1971 in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. Formerly ranked No. 1 in the World. The first player from the Netherlands to win Wimbledon was a 4 tennis player.

He was one of two players to beat Pete Sampras during Sampras’ prime time, 1993-2001.

Richard Krajicek began playing tennis at the age of four. As a youngster he won both the Dutch under-12 and the under-14 National Championships twice. His biggest achievement as a youngster was winning the Wiltshire Open in the UK after beating Steven White in straight sets in the final. He turned professional in 1989, and in 1991 won his first top-level singles title in Hong Kong and his first tour doubles title in Hilversum.

In 1992, the 1.95 m (6′ 5″) Dutchman reached his first Grand Slam semifinals at the Australian Open. He had to withdraw from this semifinal match due to a shoulder injury. The following year, he reached the semifinals at the French Open, where he lost in four sets to the defending champion Jim Courier. Also in 1992, Krajicek made a controversial comment regarding equal pay for women in Grand Slam events, saying, “Eighty percent of the top 100 women are fat pigs who don’t deserve equal pay.” Later, he jokingly clarified his comments, remarking, “What I meant to say was that only 75 percent are fat pigs.”

He married Daphne Deckers (model and co-host of Holland’s Next Top Model).

Richard Krajicek Net Worth

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

He began playing tennis when he was four years old.

His characterization of women tennis players, “fat pigs,” was heavily criticised.

Richard Peter Stanislav Krajicek (Czech: Krajíček, born 6 December 1971) is a Dutch former professional tennis player. In 1996 he won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon, the only Dutch player to have done so. In the quarterfinals of that tournament, he defeated Pete Sampras in straight sets. This was Sampras’ only singles defeat at Wimbledon between 1993 and 2000. Since 2004, Krajicek has been the tournament director of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam. He is also the author of various sports books. Krajicek reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4 in March 1999.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Richard Krajicek height 6 ft 5 in Richard weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Richard Krajicek Dating?

According to our records, Richard Krajicek married to Daphne Deckers. As of December 1, 2023, Richard Krajicek’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1998, Krajicek was in the Wimbledon semifinals again, where he lost to Goran Ivanišević in a marathon match, 13–15 in the fifth set, with both players serving a combined 38 aces.[1][2] His final attempt at winning a second Wimbledon title was in 2002, when he lost in the quarterfinals to Xavier Malisse.

Facts & Trivia

Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Tennis Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Richard Krajicek celebrates birthday on December 6 of every year.

Richard Krajicek is the son of Czech immigrants. In 1999, Krajicek married model, writer and hostess of Holland’s Next Top Model and Benelux’ Next Top Model, Daphne Deckers. Nicknamed “de Kraai” (Dutch for “the crow”) in his home country, Krajicek has, among his siblings, half-sister Michaëlla Krajicek who also is a professional tennis player. His distant cousin is Austin Krajicek. He is a member of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).

Top Facts about Richard Krajicek

1. Richard Krajicek is a retired Dutch tennis player.
2. He won the Wimbledon men’s singles title in 1996.
3. Krajicek reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4.
4. He won 17 ATP singles titles and three doubles titles.
5. Krajicek was known for his powerful serve and volley game.
6. He defeated Pete Sampras in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon ’96.
7. Krajicek also won two Olympic medals in doubles events.
8. He retired from professional tennis in 2003 due to injuries.
9. Krajicek has since become a successful tournament director and commentator.
10. His foundation supports children’s sports programs in the Netherlands.

Who won Wimbledon 1996?

Richard Krajicek defeated MaliVai Washington in the final, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 to win the Gentlemen’s Singles tennis title at the 1996 Wimbledon Championships.

Where is Richard Krajicek?

Since retiring from the ATP circuit, Krajicek runs The Richard Krajicek Foundation, which builds sports facilities for children in inner-city areas in the Netherlands. In 2004, Krajicek became the tournament director of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam.

Is Austin Krajicek related to Richard?

He is a distant cousin of Dutch tennis player and former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek. He played college tennis at Texas A&M. Plano, Texas, U.S.

Who beat Pete Sampras in 1996 Wimbledon?

Richard Krajicek recalls beating Pete Sampras en route to winning 1996 Wimbledon. Former world No. 4 Richard Krajicek admits winning Wimbledon was a childhood dream and it was very special for him when he captured his lone Grand Slam title at The Championships in 1996.

Who won Wimbledon in 1988?

Stefan Edberg defeated Boris Becker in the final, 4–6, 7–6, 6–4, 6–2 to win the Gentlemen’s Singles tennis title at the 1988 Wimbledon Championships.