Began playing tennis at age nine and played hockey until he was 16...Father, Emil is a lawyer and mother, Maria works in his father�s law office...Has one older brother, Emil, who is a salesman...Likes all ball sports in addition to hockey...He enjoys Czech music and Czech and French comedies...Has an 0-4 career Davis Cup record in three ties (0-3 in singles)...Finished high school and spent four years studying at a business academy...Coached by Jiri Hrebec since 2002.