South African-American tennis champ who was ranked World No. 7 in singles in 1984 and defeated such luminaries as
He knew he wanted to be a tennis pro when he sat in the nosebleed section, watching Connors and Ashe play.
He founded the Global Water Foundation, a group dedicated to bringing clean water to poor communities.
He moved with his wife, Daga, and their children to Virginia, so he could develop The Johan Kriek Tennis Academy.
He frequently competed against John McEnroe in the finals matches.
