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Karsten Braasch

Karsten Braasch
Braasch 1987.jpg
Karsten Braasch in 1987
Country (sports)  Germany
Residence Ratingen, Germany
Born (1967-07-14) 14 July 1967 (age 49)
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)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open 3R (2001, 2004)
French Open QF (1997, 2004)
Wimbledon 2R (1998, 1999, 2002)
US Open 2R (1998)
Mixed doubles
Career record 7–7
Career titles 0
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results
French Open 3R (1997)
Wimbledon 3R (1997, 2001)

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. 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". He nonetheless defeated both sisters, playing a single set against each, beating Serena 6–1 and Venus 6–2.


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