Jan Kodes
Jan Kodes, Born 1 March 1946 in Prague, Czech Republic
Email: jan@kodes-tennis.com
Education
- 1973 Graduated from the University of Economics, Prague. Specialization in domestic trade.
Business Experience
- 2001 - 2003 Prague CZ Fashion s.r.o. established to open another luxury shop for the new Hugo Boss woman wear at famous Parizska street. Re-constructed and opened 140m2 site for "women" line, which started worldwide. CEO was responsible for overall strategy.
- 1994 - 2003 KP Fashion Group s.r.o. found with two other partners, an official partnership agreement with Boss Hugo Boss, Germany for selling men´s wear products. As CEO re-constructed and opened 250m2 mono-shop on Jungmanovo square in Prague.
- 1992 - PRO TENNIS JK Consulting
Tennis Executive Experience
- 2008 Enshrinee Nominating Committee ITHF
- 2006 Golden Achievement Award ITHF/ITF committee
- 1994 - 1998 President of Czech Tennis Federation
- 1982 - 1998 Board member of Czechoslovak Tennis Federation
- 1987 - 1998 Founder and Tournament Director ATP Tour Czech Open event
- 1990 - 1997 Member at ITF and ETA committees
- 1986 - 1992 Executive Director of Czechoslovak Tennis Centre
Languages
Good level both written and spoken English. Additionally understanding of Russian and German.
References
References available upon request (jan@kodes-tennis.com).
Grand Slam Record
| Wimbledon | Singles WON | 1973 |
|---|---|---|
| French Open | Singles WON | 1970-1971 |
| Doubles finalist | 1977 | |
| US Open | Singles finalist | 1971, 1973 |
Tournament Record
| Davis Cup | CZE Team Member | 1964-1980 |
|---|---|---|
| Finalist | 1975 | |
| WON | 1980 | |
| Italian Open | Singles finalist | 1970-1972 |
| Doubles finalist | 1978 | |
| Spanish Open | Singles WON | 1972 |
| Doubles WON | 1977 | |
| German Open | Singles finalist | 1975 |
| Doubles WON | 1972, 1979 | |
| Czechoslovakian Nationals | Singles WON | 1966, 1967, 1969, 1972 |
| Doubles WON | 1966, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1979 | |
| Mixed doubles WON | 1967, 1969, 1972 |
Tennis Competition Experience
- 1982 - 1987 Davis Cup Team Captain
- 1964 - 1980 Davis Cup Team member - 96 rubbers (2 unfinished singles rubbers incl.)
- 1970 - 1975 World rankings: Top 10 - best ranked 4
- 1973 Wimbledon Singles Champion
- 1970 - 1971 French Open Singles Champion
- 1971, 1973 US Open Finalist
- 1970 - 1972 Italian Open Finalist
Awards
- 2013 The William M. Johnston Trophy
- 2013 Fair play award from Czech Olympic Commitee
- 2011 Sport Legend - Emil Zátopek Award
- 1990 Inducted to International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, USA
- 1988 ITF Award for Services in the Game
- 1973 Sports State Decoration for Outstanding Work
