Philipp Petzschner
German tennis player and Wimbledon champion
Born
March 24th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A professional tennis player achieved significant success in doubles, winning multiple ATP titles. Gained recognition for strong performances on the tour and participated in prestigious Grand Slam tournaments. Best performance came with a noteworthy victory at Wimbledon in 2010, partnering with fellow German player. Achieved a career-high doubles ranking within the top 20, showcasing skill and competitiveness in the sport. Career included participation in Davis Cup for Germany, contributing to national team efforts in international competition.
Won Wimbledon men's doubles title in 2010
Achieved ATP career-high doubles ranking of No. 17
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