on the Slovakian team which reached the final of the Davis Cup in 2005, eventually losing to Croatia 2–3. He announced his retirement after the final. Style of play Miloslav Mečíř known as the "Big Cat" was Kučera's coach from 1997 to 2001. Kučera was nicknamed the "Little Cat" because of his deceptive style of play and his fluid movement around the court resembling his coach. Kučera was also coached for a time by Novak Djokovic's coach Marian Vajda. Career finals Singles 12 (6–6) Doubles: 4 (0–4) Singles performance timeline 1This event was held in Stockholm through 1994, Essen in 1995, and Stuttgart from 1996 through 2001. Top 10 wins References External links 1974 births Hopman Cup competitors Living people People from Monte Carlo Slovak male tennis players Slovak expatriates in Monaco Tennis players from Bratislava Olympic tennis players of Slovakia Tennis players at the 1996 Summer Olympics Tennis players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Tennis players at the 2004 Summer Olympics Czechoslovak male tennis players Members of the National Council (Slovakia) 2020-present