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My Take
Denis Kudla's story appeals to the grinder in me. Born in Kyiv, raised in the United States, he climbed to world No. 53 in singles, won nine Challenger singles and nine doubles titles, and spent years scrapping on the unglamorous lower tour. Reaching the top 60 and holding ground against the relentless No. 50 ceiling is no small feat. What I admire most is the pivot to coaching Reilly Opelka afterward, turning his own struggle into authority. A Leo built for the spotlight who chose the wisdom of the background. I find that quietly satisfying and very human.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Denis Kudla
- Name (Japanese)
- デニス・クドラ
- Reading
- でにす・くどら
- Born
- August 17, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Kyiv, Kievan Rus'
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- tennis player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Denis Kudla born?
Born August 17, 1992 (age 33).
Where is Denis Kudla from?
Denis Kudla is from Kyiv, Kievan Rus'.
What does Denis Kudla do?
Denis Kudla works as tennis player.
How tall is Denis Kudla?
Denis Kudla is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.