Lendl

American

[len-dl] / ˈlɛn dl /

noun

Ivan, born 1960, U.S. tennis player, born in the former Czechoslovakia.

Lendl British

/ ˈlɛndəl /

noun

Ivan (iːˈvæn, -ˈvɑːn). born 1960, Czech tennis player and coach; won eight Grand Slam singles titles (1984–90)

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Ivan Lendl, Murray’s coach and a Hall of Fame player himself, doesn’t care if the rants are targeted at him.

From Washington Times

Djokovic's latest French Open titles moves him on to 94, joint with Lendl in third place, and two clear of Nadal's 92.

From BBC

His mother, Judy, repeatedly rose to her feet to clap and yell; his coach, Ivan Lendl, did not, sticking in his seat.

From Seattle Times

What did Lendl say to him to make him a three-times Grand Slam champion?

From BBC

To lend a little perspective, it is worth reviewing the records of Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe, elite players who faced one another for much of their careers.

From Washington Post

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