By Scoop Malinowski
Status: ATP no. 313.
HT: 5-10 WT: 160
DOB: January 13, 2003 IN: Bradenton, FL
First Tennis Memory: Probably back in IMG with my dad (Ales Kodat) on the old center court. Just happy being on the court (age 4-5).
Tennis Inspirations: Well my dad’s my coach, there’s one. My sister used to play (Nicole Vaidisova).
First Famous Player You Met Or Encountered: Let’s go with Tommy Haas (at IMG).
Last Book Read: The Witcher’s Last Wish (Andrzej Sapkowski series).
Current Car: My parent’s car so far – Audi A4
Greatest Career Moment (so far): Would either be finals in a Challenger in Czech Republic or winning in US Open doubles (with Martin Damm Jr. against Mitchell Krueger/Tim Smyczek).
Most Painful Moment: It was probably when I broke my wrist in Junior Davis Cup. I fell, tripped over a line. That was in Budapest. I was fifteen, out for 6-7 weeks.
Favorite Tournament: US Open or Aussie Open, incredible atmosphere and everything.
Why Do You Love Tennis: It’s a little bit more difficult sport from all the rest. It’s a lot more individual. Always exciting. Something new every day.
Best You Ever Felt On Court: Probably last year when I finaled in the Challenger. I’d say third round (beat Federico Gomez 61 60).
Funny Tennis Memory: Maybe hitting a second serve and it hitting a line and bouncing over the fence almost. At a charity mixed doubles event in Florida.
Strangest Match: I remember one time playing a match a massive bee swarm flew over the court. We had to stop for a few minutes. I think it was Delray Beach.
Embarrassing Tennis Memory: No, not really.
Favorite Sport Outside Tennis: Ice hockey.
Three Athletes You Like To Watch & Follow: Casper Ruud. Nadal. Tampa Bay Lightning – Kucherov, Point, Palat. And I enjoy watching Hurkacz.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookies and cream.
Favorite Artist: Illenium (American DJ and music producer).
People Qualities Most Admired: Friendliness. Funny. Humorous.
PHOTO BY Janet Combs/Sarasota Open
Bradenton · Sarasota Open · Toby Kodat · USA Tennis · Yonex
