Adam Malik

The first Malaysian to turn professional.

Note: Historical / retired player included for Malaysian tennis history.

Profile

Full nameAdam Malik
NationalityMalaysia
CategoryFormer ATP Tour professional (retired)
Born10 May 1967, Muar, Johor, Malaysia
PlaysRight-handed · Height 1.93 m
Current rankingRetired
Highest rankingATP singles No. 436 (Apr 1995); doubles No. 122 (Jul 1994)
Main eventsATP Tour (doubles), Davis Cup (Malaysia), Australian Open (doubles, 1995)

Recent results

Retired from professional tennis. He has since worked in business in the United States and has spent time coaching the Malaysia Davis Cup team.

Career highlights

  • First Malaysian player to turn professional
  • Career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 122 (1994)
  • ATP doubles runner-up at St. Pölten in 1994 (with Jeff Tarango)
  • Davis Cup debut at age 14 (1982); 17 rubber wins across 13 ties
  • All-American in singles and doubles at the University of Kentucky
  • Reached the Kuala Lumpur Open singles quarter-finals (1994)

Playing style

Right-handed, standing 1.93 m, with his strongest results coming in doubles.

Sources

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Last updated: 19 June 2026