Aivaras Balžekas
| Country (sports) |  Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Born | April 8, 1982 Šiauliai, Lithuania |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Florida, United States |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| College | Lynn University |
| Prize money | $5,328 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P564}} |
| Highest ranking | No. 926 (July 8, 2002) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | {{#property:P555}} |
| Highest ranking | No. 939 (October 15, 2001) |
Aivaras Balžekas (April 8, 1982 in Šiauliai, Lithuania – October 10, 2005 in Florida, United States) was a Lithuanian professional tennis player and a member of the Lynn University's tennis team.
Balzekas was a member of Lithuania Davis Cup team and earned a career high ATP singles ranking of world no. 926 in 2002. He played for one season at Lynn in Boca Raton, Florida,[1] and had earned several honors and titles, including finishing the 2005 season ranked 11th in American college tennis. This continued a successful career that began at the Auburn University-Montgomery, where he was a member of the 2004 NAIA national championship team.[2]
Balzekas died at a Florida hospital where he was taken after being struck by a car. The accident occurred on October 8, 2005. At the time he was helping a friend push a disabled vehicle along the side of a road.[1] A Boca Raton man was sentenced to a year and one day in prison for the death of Balzekas. He pleaded guilty to driving drunk and killing Balzekas.[3]
References
External links
- Aivaras Balžekas at the Association of Tennis Professionals
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- Aivaras Balžekas at the Davis Cup
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