Date of Birth: December 6, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Richard Krajicek is a retired Dutch tennis player who achieved prominence in the 1990s. Known for his powerful serve and volley game, Krajicek is best remembered for winning the Wimbledon championship in 1996, where he defeated Pete Sampras in the quarterfinals and went on to claim his only Grand Slam title. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Krajicek started playing tennis at an early age and turned professional in 1989. Over his career, he won a total of 17 singles titles and 3 doubles titles. After retiring from professional tennis in 2003, Krajicek became involved in various philanthropic activities and tennis-related ventures, including serving as the tournament director for the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam. He is also an accomplished author and public speaker.
5 Interesting Facts about Richard Krajicek
1. Richard Krajicek is the only Dutchman to have won the Wimbledon singles title.
2. He was ranked as high as No. 4 in the world during his professional career.
3. Krajicek defeated Pete Sampras, who had been unbeaten at Wimbledon for 31 consecutive matches, in the 1996 quarterfinals.
4. He has written an autobiography titled “Fast Balls and Strange Bounce.”
5. Krajicek is the half-brother of Michaëlla Krajicek, who is also a professional tennis player.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Richard Krajicek
1. “Wimbledon is the holy grail of tennis.”
2. “My serve was my biggest weapon, but it was the mental game that made the difference.”
3. “Defeating Pete Sampras at Wimbledon was a career-defining moment for me.”
4. “Tennis has given me so much, and I feel it’s important to give back.”
5. “The joy of winning Wimbledon is something that stays with you forever.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Richard Krajicek’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Richard Krajicek has two children: a daughter named Emma Krajicek and a son named Alec Krajicek.
Relevant Links
2. [ATP Tour Profile](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/richard-krajicek/k214/overview
4. [Richard Krajicek Foundation](http://www.krajicek.nl/
5. [Biography on Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Richard-Krajicek
