Began playing tennis at age six...Nicknamed "Bekis"...Father, Karol, manages his son; mother, Maria...Has one younger brother, Peter...His best results as a junior was reaching singles QF and doubles SF at Wimbledon in 2000...Hobbies include playing basketball, soccer and going to cinema...Favorite surfaces are hard and grass courts and considers backhand as best shot...Says playing Sampras in 2002 Davis Cup 1st RD tie is his biggest tennis highlight (lost in four sets in opening match)...Has an 8-10 match record in nine ties (5-6 in singles) since 2002...Coached by Jan Kroslak and physical trainer is Michal Kovarcik.