Philipp Petzschner

German tennis player and Wimbledon champion

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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