Nicole Vaidisova (Czech: Nicole Vaidišová, born April 23, 1989) is a Czech female tennis player.
Vaidisova
is a star in women's tennis and has been playing since she was six
years old. She is a student of Nick Bollettieri and trains at the Nick
Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Her serve is
considered her biggest weapon. As of January 14, 2008, Vaidisova ranks
#12 in the WTA rankings. On August 9, 2006, she ranked #9, becoming the
12th-youngest player in Tour history to crack the top 10, at an age of
17 years, three months and two weeks. She achieved a career-high
ranking of No. 7 on May 14, 2007.
Vaidisova is a face of Reebok
and has been featured in their "I Am What I Am" and "Run Easy"
campaigns. She also endorses Citizen Watch Co., Ltd and its Eco-Drive
design. An avid reader, Vaidisova is part of the "Get Caught Reading
Campaign" to encourage people to read more. She has taken part in other
philanthropic causes, such as becoming an ambassador for PlayPumps
International, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing clean
drinking water to African children. She is represented by Olivier van
Lindonk of IMG.
Personal Vaidisova
is coached by David Felgate, and is working with physiotherapist David
Hogarth. She was introduced to tennis by her mother, Riana. She has two
younger brothers, Oliver and Toby. Vaidisova follows the NHL, primarily
supporting the Tampa Bay Lightning and enjoys reading, watching movies,
yoga and bike riding. She likes pop music and is a fan of Madonna. She
lists New York City as her favorite city because of its constant
activity. Vaidisova speaks Czech, English, German and is studying
French. She is currently dating ATP tennis player Radek Štěpánek.