Pavel Motl is a former Czech tennis player who is now linked with the 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova. He is a close companion and often travels with the former world no. 2 in tennis events.
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During his career, he was ranked as high as No. 101 as a junior on the ITF Junior Circuit, winning one singles title and eight doubles titles. Later, he played in qualifying draws on the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour beginning in 2015.
There, he earned his only ATP ranking point from one main draw win at a Futures tournament in Jablonec nad Nisou. He has a career-high ATP singles of no. 1887 and ATP doubles ranking of no. 1067.
Motl injured his wrist at the age of 19 and decided to quit tennis. However, he continued his college tennis in the United States.
Meanwhile, there are strong rumors regarding the connection between Pavel and Barbora. So, who is Pavel Motl?
Here are four enticing facts about the former tennis player Pavel Motl.
Pavel Motl Is A Native Of Brno, Czech Republic
Pavel was born on 7 September 1997 and has reached the age of 26 now. His birthplace is Brno, Czech Republic, and was raised by his parents there.
The former player got his first tennis racket on his 9th birthday which turned out to be the beginning of his tennis career. Growing up, he also did different exercises including gymnastics every week under the guidance of his father. He completed his high school in Ivančice.
Pavel Motl began playing tennis after his ninth birthday. (Source: Pavel’s Facebook)
At the age of 14, Pavel began training at Sparta Prague, where he discovered a completely different world of tennis. After playing amateur level in his native Czech Republic, he moved to the United States for further study in 2018.
He Is A Graduate Of Middle Tennessee State University & Played Tennis There
As a junior player, Paven received offers from various schools across America, but never gave them much importance. It was his mother’s idea to attend college in the United States.
From 2018 to 2023, he played college tennis at Middle Tennessee State University. He earned a
There, he won four consecutive Conference USA championships from 2019 to 2023 but the tournament was not held in 2020 because of Covid. Moreover, he was named the most outstanding singles player of his final conference tournament as a graduate student in 2023.
Barbora Had A Cryptic Statement Regarding Her Relationship With Pavel
Pavel and Barbora have known each other growing up and also trained together over the years. After graduating from college, he first traveled with her at the Cincinnati Open in August 2023.
Pavel Motl pictured with Samuel Begg and his rumored girlfriend Barbora during the Australian Open 2024. (Source: Barbora’s Instagram)
Regarding their connection, Motl says that he is not her coach. However, he takes a mentor role and is seen talking with her to prepare for matches.
On the other hand, Barbora has shed some light on their relationship. During a cryptic Q&A session at the 2024 Wimbledon, a fan asked: “Will Pavel propose to you if you win Wimbledon?
In reply, Krejcikova stated, “Pavel says he hasn’t thought about it yet but he thanks for the idea!”
Well, she has previously given a green signal addressing their relationship rumors.
Pavel’s Girlfriend Has A Strong Tennis Resume
Well, Pavel seems to be a lucky boyfriend as Barbora is a former world No. 1 doubles player. She achieved her career-best WTA doubles ranking on 22 October 2018.
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In singles, she has won two Grand Slam singles titles including the 2021 French Open and the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. Likewise, she won three mixed doubles titles, all at the Australian Open, in 2019 and 2021 with Rajeev Ram and in 2020 with Nikola Mektić.
Altogether, she has won a total of 12 Grand Slam titles, including two in singles, seven in doubles, and three in mixed doubles.
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Krejcikova and Venus Williams are the only two active female players to have won a major in all three disciplines. She has won eight singles and eighteen doubles titles on the WTA Tour.
Representing her country, she won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in women’s doubles. Additionally, she was part of her national team that won the 2018 Fed Cup.
