Age, Biography and Wiki
Lee Hyung-taik was born on 3 January, 1976 in Hoengseong, South Korea, is a South Korean tennis player. Discover Lee Hyung-taik's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?
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| Age |
48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
3 January, 1976 |
| Birthday |
3 January |
| Birthplace |
Hoengseong, South Korea |
| Nationality |
South Korea
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 48 years old group. He one of the Richest Player who was born in South Korea.
Lee Hyung-taik Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Lee Hyung-taik height is 1.80m .
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1.80m |
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Who Is Lee Hyung-taik's Wife?
His wife is Lee Su-an (m. 2004)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Lee Su-an (m. 2004) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Lee Song-eun, Lee Mi-na, Lee Chang-hyun |
Lee Hyung-taik Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lee Hyung-taik worth at the age of 48 years old? Lee Hyung-taik’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Lee Hyung-taik's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$2,355,686 |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Lee Hyung-taik Social Network
Timeline
Lee Hyung-taik (이형택, born 3 January 1976) is a former professional tennis player from South Korea.
In 2003, Lee became the first Korean to win ATP Tour singles and doubles titles by winning the singles tournament at the Sydney International as a qualifier (beating Juan Carlos Ferrero in the final) and the doubles tournament at the Siebel Open in San Jose, California (partnering with Belarusian Vladimir Voltchkov).
At Wimbledon, he was defeated in the first round by eventual champion Roger Federer in straight sets.
In the second round at Wimbledon, Lee was defeated by former champion and two-time semifinalist Lleyton Hewitt in five sets, including three tie-breakers.
Lee had set points in the third set tie-breaker, but went on to lose the set after an incorrect line call.
As Lee went on to win the fourth set the call probably prevented him winning the match against the eventual quarterfinalist.
Lee matched his best Grand Slam performance by making the fourth round of the US Open tournament.
In the first round, he was forced to five sets before defeating Dominik Hrbatý.
Lee was pit against Guillermo Cañas, who was the fourteenth seed in the tournament, in the second round.
He defeated Cañas in three sets, setting up a third round showdown against nineteenth seed Andy Murray.
Lee got out to a quick two set advantage against Murray, eventually winning in four sets.
In the fourth round, Lee played fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko, who defeated the Korean in three sets.
His fourth round showing at the US Open capped a very successful hardcourt series.
During the US Open Series, Lee reached the semifinals at the Countrywide Classic in Los Angeles, the quarterfinals at the Indianapolis Tennis Championships and at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.
Lee set personal bests in a handful of categories, including match wins and money earned.
He won a career-high 25 matches and earned $386,230.
Overall, Lee compiled records of 16–15 on hard, 5–5 on clay, 3–3 on grass and 1–0 on carpet.
In August, he achieved his career best ranking in singles as world No. 36 with the help of his coach, Hee June Choi.
The pair reached the third round of the 2005 French Open.
Lee is right-handed and uses a single-handed backhand.
He considers his backhand as his best shot.
His favorite surface is hardcourt.
He was coached by countryman and former ATP professional Yoon Yong-il (since March 2006).
He won one singles title and achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 36, in August 2007.
Lee was born in a potato-farming village in Hoengseong County, South Korea.
He began playing tennis at age nine with a school teacher.
In the 2008 season, Lee had a disappointing losing streak and eventually fell out of the top 100.
He did, however, match his best Masters Series result by making the fourth round of Indian Wells, beating Michaël Llodra, Jarkko Nieminen and No. 5 seed David Ferrer along the way.
After retirement, he is running his own academy in Gangwon province in the tennis center at Song-ahm Sports Town in Chuncheon named "Lee Hyung Taik Tennis Academy", which opened on 12 September 2009.
With the help of Coach Hee June Choi, Lee made a splash at the US Open tournament, reaching the fourth round before losing to Pete Sampras.
In 2009, Lee played one final time for Korea, in the Davis Cup play-off between Korea and China.
He announced his retirement from pro tennis after the Davis Cup match, with Korea triumphing 3–2.
Lee sometimes played doubles alongside Korean-American player Kevin Kim.
En route to his fourth-round appearance against Sampras, Lee defeated Jeff Tarango, 13th seed Franco Squillari, and future Australian Open runner-up Rainer Schüttler.
