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Czech Republic Ivan Lendl is a former World No. 1 tennis player and successful coach who guided players to major titles and top rankings. He now shares his expertise through coaching and select public appearances.
Selkirk Sport, a leading manufacturer of pickleball paddles, announced a sponsorship with Ivan Lendl.
Ivan Lendl was a signature racket endorser for Adidas throughout the 1980s, using the Adidas GTX Pro to become the world's No. 1 tennis player. He also used Adidas clothing and shoes at the start of his career.
At the beginning of his professional career, Lendl used Kneissl rackets before switching to Adidas.
Lendl signed with Mizuno at the start of 1990, using a specially designed Mizuno Ivan Lendl Type-R racket during this period.
Superga collaborated with Ivan Lendl to reintroduce his signature line of sneakers, Superga Sport Lendl.
Born on March 7, 1960, in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, Ivan Lendl entered the world of tennis with a strong family background in the sport. His mother, Olga Lendlova, was a Top Ten player in their homeland, reaching a ranking of No. 2, while his father, Jiri Lendl, was ranked as high as No. 15 and later became the president of the Czechoslovak Tennis Federation in 1990. Lendl’s own tennis journey began at three years old, progressing from hitting balls against a wall to playing with his father, and by the age of 14, he was already defeating his mother on the court. His early talent was evident, as he dominated the junior circuit in 1978, securing boys’ singles titles at the Italian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, cementing his status as the world’s No. 1-ranked junior player.
Lendl turned professional in 1978, quickly establishing himself as a formidable force in the sport. He achieved his first Grand Slam title at the 1984 French Open, where he mounted a comeback from two sets down to defeat John McEnroe. This victory marked the beginning of his major tournament successes, which included three French Open titles (1984, 1986, 1987), two Australian Open titles (1989, 1990), and three US Open titles (1985, 1986, 1987). Lendl spent a total of 270 weeks as the World No. 1, a testament to his consistent performance and dedication to fitness and meticulous training, which included replicating the US Open court surface at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut. His powerful baseline game, characterized by a heavy topspin forehand, earned him the nicknames “The Terminator” and “Ivan the Terrible.”
After retiring from professional tennis in 1994 due to chronic back pain, Lendl transitioned into a highly successful coaching career. He famously coached Andy Murray from 2011 to 2014 and again from 2016 to 2017, during which time Murray won three major championships (2012 US Open, 2013 Wimbledon, 2016 Wimbledon) and achieved the World No. 1 ranking. Lendl also worked with Alexander Zverev from 2018 to 2019 and began coaching Hubert Hurkacz in November 2024. Beyond tennis, Lendl is an avid golfer and a collector of Alphonse Mucha posters, demonstrating a diverse range of interests cultivated after his playing career.
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