Austin Krajicek is an American professional doubles tennis player who was born on June 16, 1990. He achieved his career-high singles ranking of world No. 1 in June 2023 and became the 20th American since 1976 to be the top-ranked doubles player in the world.
Krajicek won his first doubles major at the 2023 French Open alongside partner Ivan Dodig. He also reached the final of the 2023 US Open in mixed doubles with Jessica Pegula.
Krajicek has won 12 ATP doubles titles till date, including five in 2023. Besides the French Open, Krajicek also won his first Masters title at the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters.
His major accomplishments of the current season include winning a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics with partner Rajeev Ram before losing to the Australian team of Matthew Ebden and John Peers. He reached his second consecutive Masters 1000 final at the 2024 Miami Open, where Rohan Bopanna and Ebden defeated him and Ivan Dodig.
Name | Austin Krajicek |
Net Worth | $2 million - $3 million |
Age | 34 |
Residence | Plano, Texas, US |
Marital Status | Married |
Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
Prize Money | $3.8 million |
Endorsements | Lotto and Babolat |
Are Richard Krajicek and Austin Krajicek related?
Yes, Austin Krajicek and Richard Krajicek are related to each other. Austin Krajicek is a distant relative of 1996 Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek. He is currently serving as tournament director of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament. Richard Krajicek is also an active member of a political party in the Netherlands named the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy.
What nationality is Austin Krajicek?
Krajicek's nationality is American. He was born in Tampa, Florida, America. His parents are American and currently reside with their son Krajicek in Plano, Tampa, US.
Austin Krajicek Grand Slams won
Krajicek has won only one Grand Slam in his career as of 2024, the 2023 French Open along with Ivan Dodig. Krajicek and Dodig defeated Sander Gille and Joran Vligen 6-3, 6-1 in the final.
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Austin Krajicek Doubles Partner
Ivan Dodig is Austin Krajicek's doubles partner. Dodig is a professional player from Croatia. He has won 24 ATP doubles titles till date, including seven majors. Dodig also won the silver medal at the 2020 Olympic Games with Marin Cilic.
FAQs on Austin Krajicek and Richard Krajicek Relationship
A. Italian sports manufacturer Lotto is Austin Krajicek's clothing sponsor.
A. Austin Krajicek turned pro in 2012.
A. Austin Krajicek attended Texas A&M University and played college tennis from 2008 to 2011.
A. Krajicek is ranked No. 43 in doubles as of November 2024.
A. According to ATP's official website, Krajicek has won over $3.7 million in prize money to date.
A. Philip Farmer is Austin Krajicek's coach.