Adam Malik
The first Malaysian to turn professional.
Note: Historical / retired player included for Malaysian tennis history.
Profile
| Full name | Adam Malik |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Malaysia |
| Category | Former ATP Tour professional (retired) |
| Born | 10 May 1967, Muar, Johor, Malaysia |
| Plays | Right-handed · Height 1.93 m |
| Current ranking | Retired |
| Highest ranking | ATP singles No. 436 (Apr 1995); doubles No. 122 (Jul 1994) |
| Main events | ATP 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