ATP Tour
Jozef Kovalik
Back after 11w off#1390
ATP World Ranking - 6 pts
Player Archetype
⚙️ Grinder
Wears opponents down with relentless consistency and deep margins. Doesn't flash the most winners but rarely misses, extending rallies until the opponent cracks under pressure.
Relentless consistencyDeep court positioningHigh rally toleranceMental fortitude
Strong against
⚔️ The Gladiator51%
🛡️ The Spoiler51%
Weak against
🤖 Servebot44%
💥 Big Hitter45%
Player Overview
Age
33
Height
6'0" (183 cm)
Weight
82 kg (181 lbs)
Plays
Right-Handed, Two-Handed BH
Turned Pro
2010
Career-High Ranking
#80 (2018-10-22)
Record 2015-2026
324
Wins
272
Losses
54.4%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 14/22 | 11/14 | 2/7 | 1/1 |
| 2024 | 36/22 | 30/13 | 6/8 | 0/1 |
| 2023 | 24/34 | 22/28 | 2/5 | 0/1 |
| 2022 | 31/21 | 27/13 | 4/7 | 0/1 |
| 2021 | 42/34 | 34/26 | 8/7 | 0/1 |
| 2020 | 20/23 | 18/18 | 2/5 | - |
| 2019 | 29/25 | 28/16 | 1/7 | 0/2 |
| 2018 | 35/21 | 28/14 | 7/6 | 0/1 |
| 2017 | 33/31 | 26/22 | 6/8 | 1/1 |
| 2016 | 43/30 | 26/16 | 15/12 | 2/1 |
| 2015 | 26/33 | 24/20 | 2/11 | 0/1 |
| Career | 336/301 | 277/205 | 55/83 | 4/11 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (2 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match-
Double Faults / Match-
Avg 1st Serve-
Max Serve Speed-
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match-
Unforced Errors / Match-
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 273 serve-stat matches
Jozef Kovalik has served 3+ aces in 51.3% of career matches and 5+ aces in 25.6%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 86% | 235/273 |
| 3 or more | 51% | 140/273 |
| 5 or more | 26% | 70/273 |
| 10 or more | 2% | 4/273 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/273 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/273 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 87% | 237/273 |
| 2 or more | 69% | 189/273 |
| 3 or more | 47% | 129/273 |
| 5 or more | 13% | 35/273 |
| 8 or more | 1% | 3/273 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/273 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 62% | 396/637 |
| 3 Sets | 36% | 229/637 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 33% | 213/637 |
| 2-1 | 19% | 119/637 |
| 1-2 | 16% | 104/637 |
| 0-2 | 29% | 183/637 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 52% | 330/637 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 52% | 329/633 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 51% | 120/237 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLWWLL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | San Marino Challenger | 3rd Round Qualifying | Mili Poljicak | Clay | 67 36 | L |
| Jul 26, 2026 | San Marino Challenger | 1st Round Qualifying | Gabriele Piraino | Clay | 26 76 75 | W |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Bundesliga - men | Max Schoenhaus | Clay | 62 63 | W | |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Trieste Challenger | 1st Round Qualifying | Gonzalo Villanueva | Clay | 67 64 67 | L |
| Jun 19, 2026 | M25 Samobor | Quarterfinals | Dimitar Kuzmanov | Clay | 75 16 67 | L |
| Jun 18, 2026 | M25 Samobor | 2nd Round | Piotr Galus | Clay | 60 75 | W |
| Jun 16, 2026 | M25 Samobor | 1st Round | Javier Barranco Cosano | Clay | 67 64 76 | W |
| May 26, 2026 | Kosice Challenger | 1st Round | Andrej Martin | Clay | 57 26 | L |
| May 12, 2026 | M25 Reggio Emilia | 1st Round | Federico Bondioli | Clay | 26 26 | L |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Bad Waltersdorf Challenger | 1st Round | Sebastian Sorger | Clay | 46 75 46 | L |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Jozef Kovalik FAQ
Jozef Kovalik is ranked #1390 on the ATP tour with 6 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #80, reached in 2018.
Jozef Kovalik is from Slovakia and turned pro in 2010.
Jozef Kovalik is listed at 6'0" (183 cm). Listed weight is 82 kg (181 lb).
Jozef Kovalik is 33 years old.
Jozef Kovalik plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
Jozef Kovalik has a win-loss record since 2015 of 324-272 (54% win rate).
Jozef Kovalik: a career-high ranking of #80 in 2018. On tour since 2010.
Jozef Kovalik's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 277-205 record (57%). Surface splits: hard 55-83 (40%), clay 277-205 (57%), and grass 4-11 (27%).
Jozef Kovalik has won 4 of the last 10 completed matches (40%).
Jozef Kovalik's most-played opponents are Andrej Martin (7 meetings, 5-2), Marco Cecchinato (7 meetings, 4-3), and Roberto Carballes Baena (6 meetings, 5-1).