Robin Vik
Robin Vik (born February 5, 1980 in Hradec Králové) is a Czech professional tennis player.
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| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Residence | Hradec Králové, Czech Republic |
| Born | February 5, 1980 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Turned pro | 1998 |
| Retired | 2010 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | David Prinosil |
| Prize money | $700,030 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 20–38 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 57 (9 January 2006) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2006) |
| French Open | 2R (2005) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2006) |
| US Open | 1R (2005, 2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 12–22 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 74 (8 January 2007) |
Vik turned professional in 1995 and he reached a career high ranking of World No. 57 in January 2006. Career highlight runs are reaching the semifinals of St. Petersburg in 2005 and the quarterfinals of Dubai and Munich in 2006. Notable victories include World No. 10 Gastón Gaudio at the 2006 World Team Cup in Düsseldorf, World No. 25 Tomas Berdych at Dubai in 2006, World No. 27 and recent US Open semifinalist Mikhail Youzhny at St. Petersburg in 2005 and a declining World No. 27 and defending champion Guillermo Coria at Umag in 2006.
Vik was beaten in the first round of the 2006 Australian Open by Lleyton Hewitt in a tight 5-setter after leading 2 sets to 1.