Cristian Kordasz
Cristian Kordasz (born 31 July 1978) is a former professional tennis player from Argentina.
| Full name | Cristian Kordasz |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  |
| Born | 31 July 1978 Zárate, Argentina |
| Prize money | $87,964 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 199 (7 August 2000) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (2004) |
| French Open | Q2 (2002) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2000, 2003) |
| US Open | Q1 (2000, 2002) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 181 (16 July 2001) |
Biography
Kordasz was born in Zárate near Buenos Aires and raised in the coastal city of Necochea. At the age of 18 he emigrated to Orléans in France to pursue a career in tennis.[1]
A right-hander, Kordasz attained his career best singles ranking of 199 in 2000. In doubles he made it to 181 in the world and won a Challenger title in Kiev, partnering Gabor Koves. He didn't reach any Challenger finals in singles but had a win over David Nalbandian, then 52 in the world, at the Santiago Challenger in 2001. Over the course of his career he competed in the qualifying draws of all four grand slam tournaments. He retired from professional tennis due to arrhythmia.[2]
He began coaching Canadian tennis player Aleksandra Wozniak in the 2008 season, then in 2010 became coach of Anna Chakvetadze.[3]
Challenger titles
Doubles: (1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2000 | Kiev, Ukraine | Clay |  |
  |
6–4, 7–5 |
References
- "Armando y Kordasz, dos historias y mucha nostalgia". La Nación (in Spanish). 18 November 2001. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- "La muñeca brava y el coach argentino". ESPN (in Spanish). 23 December 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- "Woz's coach with the Chak – again". Montreal Gazette. 19 October 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
