Benjamin Becker
German tennis player with notable titles
Born
June 16th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A German tennis player achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 35 in April 2006. Played professional tennis from 1998 to 2015, competing in both singles and doubles events. Becker's most notable achievement came in 2006 when he reached the fourth round of the US Open, defeating former champion Lleyton Hewitt in the process. Significant achievements include participating in the 2007 Davis Cup and contributing to the German team's efforts. Becker finished his career with multiple Challenger titles and notable performances in ATP Tour events.
Reached fourth round of the US Open 2006
Defeated Lleyton Hewitt in 2006 US Open
Competed in 2007 Davis Cup
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