Jiri Vesely is a professional tennis player from the Czech Republic who has made a name for himself in the sport. He achieved his career-best singles ranking of World No. 35 on 27 April 2015. In his singles career, Vesely has a win-loss record of 140-165, with a success rate of 45.9% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, as well as in Davis Cup competitions. He has clinched two career titles in singles. When it comes to Grand Slam performances, Vesely has reached the second round of the Australian Open in 2018 and 2021. His best result in the French Open came in 2017, where he reached the third round. At Wimbledon, Vesely made it to the fourth round in both 2016 and 2018. In the US Open, he reached the third round in 2015. Jiri is currently married to his wife, Denisa Vesela with whom he has two children. 

Moving on to his doubles career, Vesely holds a record of 39-66, with a win percentage of 37.1% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, including Davis Cup. He has secured two doubles titles throughout his career, and his highest doubles ranking was No. 94 on 8 June 2015. In Grand Slam doubles competitions, Vesely reached the third round in the French Open in 2017, the second round in the Australian Open in 2016, and the second round in the US Open in 2013, 2014, and 2015. He also reached the second round at Wimbledon in 2014. Vesely has represented the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup, contributing to their victory in 2013. As of 22 May 2023, his current singles ranking is No. 452.

When was Jiri Vesely born?

Jiri Vesely, born on July 10, 1993, celebrated his 29th birthday in 2022. Hailing from Pribram, Czech Republic, he spent his entire childhood in his hometown. With Czech nationality and Czech-White ethnicity, Vesely attributes much of his success to his father, who played a significant role in shaping his path. While he hasn't revealed his parents' identities, he considers them his idols and credits his father for his achievements. Growing up, Vesely's father encouraged him to engage in sports and constantly pushed him to work hard. 

Following in his father's footsteps, Vesely has carved a name for himself through his remarkable performances in the tennis arena. He was raised in a family of five, including his parents and two sisters named Aneta and Natalie. When he wasn't honing his skills on the court, Vesely enjoyed spending time with his family. While specific details about his parents remain undisclosed, Vesely stands as a testament to the dedication and passion instilled in him from an early age. His athletic journey began in childhood, and at the age of 16, he turned professional in 2009. Within three years, he achieved the prestigious title of Australian Open Junior champion.

Jiri Vesely Tennis Career

• In 2011, Jiri Vesely had a remarkable year in junior tennis. He claimed the boys' singles title at the Australian Open, defeating Luke Saville of Australia in a straight-sets victory. 
• Additionally, Vesely partnered with Filip Horanský from Slovakia to secure the boys' doubles title at the Australian Open, defeating Ben Wagland and Andrew Whittington of Australia in the final. 
• During the same year, he reached the finals of the US Open boys' singles and the Wimbledon boys' doubles, showcasing his talent in both disciplines. 
• His achievements in junior tennis propelled him to the No. 1 junior combined world ranking in January 2011, accumulating an impressive singles win-loss record of 125 wins and 45 losses.
• Jiri Vesely, representing the Czech Republic, made his debut in the Davis Cup in February 2013. 
• He has achieved notable success in both the ITF Futures circuit and the Challenger circuit, securing nine singles titles in the former and three in the latter. 
• In 2013, Vesely qualified for the main draw of the French Open, marking his first appearance in a Grand Slam event. 
• At that time, he was the youngest player in the top 100 rankings, being just 20 years and 3 months old. 
• The following year, he reached the third round of the BNP Paribas Open, where he faced Andy Murray and put up a tough fight but ultimately lost in three sets.
• Continuing his progress, he claimed his first Grand Slam victory at the 2014 French Open. 
• Shortly after, he reached the third round at Wimbledon as a wildcard entrant, achieving this milestone for the first time in his career. 
• Notably, he defeated Gaël Monfils in a thrilling five-set match before falling to Nick Kyrgios in the following round. 
• He also experienced success in doubles, winning his first ATP doubles title at the 2014 Kremlin Cup alongside his compatriot František Čermák.
• In 2015, Jiri reached two singles finals on the ATP World Tour, emerging victorious at the Heineken Open in Auckland by defeating Adrian Mannarino. 
• He further showcased his skills at the 2015 US Open, reaching the third round for the second time in his career and his first at this particular Grand Slam event, where he secured a notable victory over Ivo Karlović.
• Jiri had a series of notable performances in various tournaments during the 2016 season. He represented the Czech Republic alongside Karolína Plíšková at the 2016 Hopman Cup, securing a singles win against Lleyton Hewitt but falling to Alexandr Dolgopolov and Jack Sock.
• At the Monte Carlo Masters, he achieved a remarkable upset by defeating world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the second round. It was Djokovic's earliest exit from a tournament in three years. However, Veselý was defeated by Gaël Monfils in the third round. 
• He reached the third round of the 2016 Istanbul Open before losing to Grigor Dimitrov, and at the Nice Open, he was eliminated in the first round by Leonardo Mayer. 
• In the 2016 French Open, he progressed to the second round by defeating Rajeev Ram but was ultimately defeated by Nicolás Almagro.
• During the grass court season, h participated in the 2016 Aegon Championships, losing in qualifying but earning a lucky loser spot. 
• He won his first-round match against Jérémy Chardy but was then eliminated by Milos Raonic in the second round. 
• At the 2016 Nottingham Open, he defeated Horacio Zeballos but was defeated by Gilles Müller in the second round. 
• In a remarkable performance at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships, he overcame Dominic Thiem in a thrilling three-set match and went on to defeat João Sousa in the third round. He faced compatriot Tomáš Berdych in the fourth round but was ultimately defeated in a hard-fought five-set match.
• He also represented his country in the 2016 Davis Cup, losing both of his matches against the French team. 
• He participated in several other tournaments, including the 2016 Croatia Open, where he was forced to retire due to an injury in the second round. 
• He faced mixed results in the 2016 Western & Southern Open and the 2016 Winston-Salem Open, retiring in both tournaments. 
• He had to withdraw from his scheduled match against Novak Djokovic at the 2016 US Open due to a left arm injury. 
• He returned to competition at the 2016 Shenzhen Open, winning his first two matches but losing to his countryman Tomáš Berdych. 
• He concluded his season at the 2016 Japan Open, defeating Kevin Anderson in the first round before being eliminated by David Goffin in the second round.
• At the 2017 Istanbul Open, Vesely secured his second doubles title by teaming up with Roman Jebavy and emerging as the victorious duo. 
• As for his performance in 2020, Vesely commenced his year on the ATP Challenger tour, where he showcased his skills and made it to the quarterfinals of the 2020 Bangkok Challenger II. Despite putting up a strong fight, he was ultimately defeated in straight sets by the eventual champion, Federico Gaio. 
• Vesely then transitioned to the main draw of the 2020 Maharashtra Open, where he began his campaign with a victory over wildcard entrant Arjun Kadhe. He continued his winning streak by defeating the 7th seed Salvatore Caruso in straight sets. 
• In a thrilling match, Vesely saved a match point in the final tiebreak to triumph over Ilya Ivashka in a tightly contested three-set encounter. 
• In the semifinals, he once again showcased his resilience by saving four match points and prevailing over Ričardas Berankis, earning a spot in his first tour-level final since April 2015. Vesely sealed his triumphant run by defeating Egor Gerasimov in three sets, capturing the title at the tournament.
• Jiri kicked off his 2022 season at the Adelaide International 1, where he suffered a first-round loss to the sixth seed, Tommy Paul. 
• In the following tournament, the Sydney Classic, Vesely managed to qualify for the main draw but was eliminated in the first round by Brandon Nakashima. 
• His Australian Open campaign came to an early end as well, as he was ousted in the first round by American wildcard Stefan Kozlov.
• Moving on to the Maharashtra Open, where he held the defending champion title from the previous edition in 2020, Vesely couldn't retain his title and was defeated in the quarterfinals by the sixth seed, Emil Ruusuvuori, who eventually became the finalist. As a consequence, Vesely's ranking dropped from 80 to 123, marking his exit from the top 100 for the first time since the beginning of 2020. 
• In February, as the top seed at the Bengaluru Open, Vesely retired after losing the first set to the sixth seed, Enzo Couacaud, due to fatigue caused by a bout of food poisoning. 
• Despite these setbacks, Vesely showcased a strong performance at the Dubai Championships, where, ranked 123rd in the world at the time, he qualified for the tournament by defeating Hady Habib and Alexei Popyrin. 
• He then reached the quarterfinals, recording his second career victory over Novak Djokovic, the World No. 1, in straight sets. This triumph propelled Vesely to the semifinals, his first since 2020 in Pune, and allowed Daniil Medvedev to claim the World No. 1 ranking, marking a significant shift from the dominance of the Big Four. 
• Vesely continued his successful run by defeating Denis Shapovalov, the sixth seed and World No. 14, in three sets to secure a spot in his first ATP 500 final, claiming his third top-20 win. However, he fell short in the final, losing in straight sets to the second seed and World No. 7, Andrey Rublev. Nevertheless, Vesely's ranking improved from 123 to 74 following the tournament.
• Throughout March, Vesely faced a series of challenges in various tournaments, experiencing early exits in the Challenger di Roseto degli Abruzzi II, the Andalucía Challenger, and the Grand Prix Hassan II. 
• He also encountered defeats in the first rounds of Estoril and the Mutua Madrid Open. At Roland Garros, Vesely suffered a first-round defeat at the hands of Steve Johnson. He was eliminated in the first rounds of the Nottingham Open and the Ilkley Trophy in the grass-court season. However, at Wimbledon, Vesely managed to reach the third round before succumbing to the 30th seed and World No. 32, Tommy Paul. 
• Following the prestigious tournament, Vesely participated in the Hall of Fame Open but withdrew from his second-round match against Steve Johnson. 
• In August, he competed at the Odlum Brown Vancouver Open and the Championnats Banque Nationale de Granby, but was unable to progress beyond the second round and the first round, respectively. 
• At the US Open, Vesely was eliminated in the first round by the 20th seed and World No. 23, Dan Evans.
• He returned to the ATP Tour after a nine month's absence at the 2023 French Open using a protected ranking.

How much is Jiri Vesely's net worth?

Jiri Vesely, the talented tennis player, has built a substantial net worth estimated at $5 million as of 2023. His primary source of wealth stems from his successful tennis career, where he has consistently showcased his skills and dedication. With an annual income surpassing $1 million, he has achieved considerable financial success through his professional endeavors. Since starting his career in 2009, Vesely has established himself as a prominent figure in the tennis world, earning a total prize money of US$5,557,616 to date. 

As a professional player on the ATP tour, Vesely's earnings can vary from season to season based on prize money, sponsorships, and endorsement deals. He has secured various endorsement and sponsorship agreements that contribute significantly to his net worth. Notably, he has an exclusive partnership with real estate company 'Bicz' and enjoys a racquet sponsorship deal with 'Wilson,' utilizing the Wilson Blade 98 racquet. Additionally, he has an apparel and footwear deal with the Italian clothing brand 'Lotto.' Although details about other brand partnerships remain undisclosed, it is evident that Vesely leads a lavish lifestyle fueled by his career earnings. With his ongoing success on the court and the potential for future accomplishments, Vesely's net worth is expected to grow further in the coming years. His dedication, talent, and endorsements make him a financially prosperous figure in the world of professional tennis.

Who is Jiri Vesely married to?

Jiri Vesely is happily married to his wife, Denisa Vesela. Their relationship became known to his followers in September 2014, when Vesely introduced Vesela to his Instagram fans. Since then, the left-handed tennis player has consistently featured his wife in various social media posts, showcasing their bond. On June 22, 2017, the former Auckland Open champion took to Instagram once again to announce their engagement. Two years later, in June 2019, the couple exchanged vows and celebrated their wedding. 

Interestingly, just three months before their wedding, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Sofie. Their family grew again on April 14, 2021, with the arrival of their first baby boy, Patrik. Vesely and Vesela are enjoying their life together, cherishing their family moments without any disturbances. His sexual orientation is straight. 

How tall is Jiri Vesely?

Jiri Vesely is known for his handsome appearance and impressive body stats. Standing tall at 6 feet 4 inches (198 cm), he possesses a commanding presence on the tennis court. With a weight of 94 kilograms (207 lbs), he maintains a strong and athletic physique that enhances his performance on the court. His shoe size is 11 in the U.S.

Vesely's striking features include his brown hair and captivating hazel eyes, which add to his overall charm. His athletic body type further complements his skills and agility on the tennis court, allowing him to move swiftly and execute powerful shots. With his impressive stature and physical attributes, Vesely certainly catches the attention of fans and admirers worldwide.