This week’s King of the Court is Jiri Vesely, the Czech 20-year-old who is one of the rising stars on the ATP World Tour.
The former junior world No 1 was named the 2013 ATP Star of Tomorrow after a fast climb through the rankings from No 263 at the start of the year to No 85 at the end of December.
Vesely, currently ranked No 79, was competing at the BRD Nastase Tiriac Trophy event in Bucharest this week, in which he lost to top seed Grigor Dimitrov in the second round.
What is the best match you have ever played?
It was in Indian Wells against Andy Murray this year [Vesely lost a close three-set match to the Wimbledon champion in the third round].
Up and coming: Jiri Vesely is one of the youngest players in the top 100 at a current ranking of No 79
What is the worst?
Against Jack Sock in Memphis this year [Vesely lost 6-2, 6-1 in 69 minutes].
If you could team up in doubles with any player from history, who would it be and why?
Roger Federer. I practised with him in Indian Wells and I enjoyed it. He’s my idol.
Who are your best friends in the locker room and what do you get up to with them as you travel the world?
I usually hang out with the Czech players and also the German players because I used to live in Germany. We usually go out for dinner.
Who is your favourite sports team or athlete?
Any sports where the Czech team or athlete is involved. It’s exciting to see them competing.
Idol: Vesely practised with Roger Federer in Indian Wells and would love to team up on the doubles court
What is your favourite travel destination away from the tennis tour?
Somewhere hot where I can swim.
What is your favourite song and film of all time?
My favourite film is The Wolf of Wall Street. I like any songs - some from the Backstreet Boys.
Music to his ears: Vesely is keen on some of the Backstreet Boys' offerings
What would be your last meal on earth?
Carpaccio, a good steak with fries and a tiramisu.
Which three people would you invite to the meal?
My three best friends.
One to be watched: Vesely was named as the 2013 ATP Star of Tomorrow
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