About Steve
Steve "Lightning" Krulevitz
Steve Krulevitz grew up in Baltimore, Maryland with a racquet in his hand and a relentless love for the game. That passion carried him from standout junior tennis and UCLA All-American honors onto the professional tour, where he spent nearly a decade competing at the highest level of the sport. During the 1970s and early 1980s, Steve traveled the world, reaching a career-high singles ranking of No. 42 and earning a place among the game’s elite. He competed on tennis’s biggest stages—appearing 13 times at the US Open, 9 at Wimbledon, 8 at the French Open, and twice at the Australian Open—bringing speed, grit, and intensity to every match. Known as “Lightning” for his quickness and competitive fire, Steve later turned his focus to coaching, sharing the lessons, discipline, and love of tennis that shaped his own journey.