Björn Phau
German tennis player and competitor
Born
October 4th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in 1979, this professional tennis player represented Germany on the ATP Tour. Competing primarily in singles, this athlete achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 59. Participated in prestigious tournaments throughout Europe and North America, showcasing skills on hard and clay courts. His career included participation in the four Grand Slam events.
Achieved a career-high ATP ranking of No. 59
Played in the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open
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