At the highlight of Brazilian tennis, former athlete was the victim of pulmonary thromboembolia at 66
Former tennis player Ivan Kley, father of the singer Vitor Kley, died last night (3) in Itajaí (SC), at 66 years old, victim of pulmonary thromboembolism. The information was confirmed in a declaration of the Brazilian tennis confederation (CBT).
“Ivan Kley was one of the big names of Brazilian tennis, marking his career in national and international courts. With a vibrant and combative style of play, he distinguished himself as one of the main tennis players of his generation,” wrote CBT.
One of the main athletes of Brazilian tennis, Ivan has achieved significant numbers in the Association of Professional Tennis (ATP), a regulatory body of professional tennis circuits in the male category. In the world ranking of ATP, it was 81 ° in simple and reached the 56th position in pairs.
After retiring from the competitions, Kley did not abandon the courts and continued to work as director of the ADK Tennis Academy, focusing on the formation and development of new tennis generations.
Born in Novo Hamburg, Rio Grande do Sul, the former athlete died in Itajaí, in Santa Catarina, where he lived with his family. Ivan’s funeral will take place on Saturday (5), at Vatican crematorium, in Balneário Camboriú (SC).
It is with great regret that the Confederation of Brazilian tennis (CBT) communicates the death of the former tennis player Ivan Kley, who took place on Thursday to Itajaí (SC), at 66 years old, victim of pulmonary thromboembolia.
Ivan Kley was one of the big names of Brazilian tennis, marking his career in national and international courts. With a vibrant and combative style of play, he distinguished himself as one of the main tennis of his generation. His best ranking in the professional tennisk association (ATP) was 81 ° in simple and 56th in pairs.
After his retreat of competitions, Ivan followed his trajectory in tennis as director of the ADK Tennis Academy, in collaboration with Patricio Arnold, contributing to the development and formation of new tennis generations.
The Confederation of Brazilian tennis expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ivan Kley, always remembering his dedication and love for sport, which will be eternally remembered by all those who have had the opportunity to meet him and follow his trajectory.
The funeral will take place on Saturday (5), from 9:00 to 15:00, in the Vatican crematorium – BR 101, km 132, 3650 – Balneário Camboriú (SC).
Source: Terra
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