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Aivaras Balžekas (April 8, 1982 – October 10, 2005) was a Lithuanian professional tennis player and a member of the Lynn University's tennis team.

Aivaras Balžekas

Country (sports)	Lithuania
Born	(1982-04-08)April 8, 1982 Šiauliai, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Died	October 10, 2005(2005-10-10) (aged 23) Delray Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Plays	Right-handed
College	Lynn University
Prize money	$5,328
Singles
Career record	0–0
Highest ranking	No. 926 (July 8, 2002)
Doubles
Career record	0–0
Highest ranking	No. 939 (October 15, 2001)

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
• Aivaras Balžekas at the International Tennis Federation
• Aivaras Balžekas at the Davis Cup

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