Karsten Braasch
 Karsten Braasch in 1987 | |
| Country (sports) |
 Germany |
|---|---|
| Residence | Ratingen, Germany |
| Born |
14 July 1967 Marl, Germany |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 1987 |
| Retired | 2005 |
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,497,244 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 68–96 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 38 (13 June 1994) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1997) |
| French Open | 1R (1992, 1994, 1995) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1992, 1994) |
| US Open | 3R (1993) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 103–128 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 36 (10 November 1997) |
Karsten Braasch (born 14 July 1967) is a German former professional tennis player. His highest ATP singles ranking was World No. 38, which he reached in June 1994. His career-high in doubles was World No. 36, achieved in November 1997.[1] He was well-noted for his service motion and his habit of smoking during changeovers.
Braasch competed in a "Battle of the Sexes" contest against the Williams sisters (Venus and Serena) at the 1998 Australian Open when he was ranked 203. A decade and a half older than the sisters, Braasch was described by one journalist as "a man whose training regime centred around a pack of cigarettes and more than a couple bottles of ice cold lager".[2] He nonetheless defeated both sisters, playing a single set against each, beating Serena 6–1 and Venus 6–2.[3]
Career finals
Singles: 1 (0 titles – 1 runner-up)
| Legend (Singles) |
| Grand Slam (0) |
| Tennis Masters Cup (0) |
| ATP Masters Series (0) |
| ATP Tour (1) |
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 12 June 1994 | Rosmalen | Grass |  Richard Krajicek |
3–6, 4–6 |
Doubles: 9 (6 titles – 3 runners-up)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 15 June 1997 | Gerry Weber Open | Grass | Michael Stich |
 David Adams Marius Barnard |
7–6, 6–3 |
| Winner | 2. | 15 July 2001 | Catella Swedish Open | Clay | Jens Knippschild |
 Simon Aspelin Andrew Kratzmann |
7–6(7–3), 4–6, 7–6(7–5) |
| Winner | 3. | 30 September 2001 | Salem Open | Hardcourt |  André Sá |
 Petr Luxa Radek Štepánek |
6–0, 7–5 |
| Winner | 4. | 3 February 2002 | Milan Indoor | Carpet |  Andrei Olhovskiy |
 Julien Boutter Max Mirnyi |
3–6, 7–6(7–5), [12–10] |
| Winner | 5. | 14 April 2002 | Estoril Open | Clay | Andrei Olhovskiy |
Simon Aspelin Andrew Kratzmann |
6–3, 6–3 |
| Winner | 6. | 14 September 2003 | BCR Open Romania | Clay |  Sargis Sargsian |
Simon Aspelin Jeff Coetzee |
7–6(9–7), 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 1. | 13 April 1997 | Salem Open | Hardcourt |  Jeff Tarango |
Martin Damm Daniel Vacek |
3–6, 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 4 May 1997 | BMW Open | Clay | Jens Knippschild |
 Pablo Albano Àlex Corretja |
6–3, 5–7, 2–6 |
| Runner-up | 3. | 5 October 1997 | Basel | Carpet (i) | Jim Grabb |
 Tim Henman Marc Rosset |
6–7, 7–6, 6–7 |
References
- ↑ "Karsten Braasch ATP Rankings History", ATPWorldTour.com
- ↑ "Serena Williams still savouring Andy Roddick 'win' 16 years on", OnTennis.com, posted 22 January 2009
- ↑ "Sister act falls in Battle of Sexes, The Free Lance-Star – 27 January 1998
External links
- Karsten Braasch at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Karsten Braasch at the International Tennis Federation
- Karsten Braasch at the Davis Cup