Klara Zakopalova

Klara Zakopalova

Czech tennis player.
Date of Birth: 24.02.1982
Country: Czech

Content:
  1. Biography of Klara Zakopalova
  2. Tennis Career
  3. Personal Life
  4. Family Background

Biography of Klara Zakopalova

Klara Zakopalova is a Czech tennis player who stands at a height of 166 cm and weighs 50 kg. She started her professional career in 1999 and is known for her powerful right-handed shots and strong two-handed backhand. Her coach is Petr Kralert.

Tennis Career

Zakopalova has had a successful career, winning three WTA tournaments. She prefers to play from the baseline and her favorite surface is clay. Her favorite shot is the backhand, which she executes with great precision and power. One of her tennis idols is Martina Hingis.

Personal Life

On June 6, 2006, Zakopalova married Czech football player Jan Zakopal. Jan had previous experience playing for the Czech Republic U21 national team and had also played for several top-tier Czech clubs. Klara describes herself as quiet, good-natured, and impatient.

Family Background

Zakopalova comes from a humble family. Her father, Jiri Koukal, works as a taxi driver, while her mother, Jana Koukalova, works as a bartender at a golf resort. Despite her upbringing, Zakopalova has achieved great success in her tennis career and has become a well-respected figure in the sport.

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