Benjamin Becker
Benjamin Becker (born 16 June 1981) is a German former professional tennis player. He is most known for defeating former world No. 1 Andre Agassi in the third round at the 2006 US Open, in Agassi's last match as a professional player.
Becker at the 2015 French Open | |
| Country (sports) | Germany |
|---|---|
| Residence | Mettlach, Germany |
| Born | 16 June 1981 Merzig, Saarland, West Germany |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Turned pro | 2005 |
| Retired | 2017 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| College | Baylor Bears |
| Prize money | US$4,399,584 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 153–220 (41.0%) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 35 (27 October 2014) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2015) |
| French Open | 3R (2015) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016) |
| US Open | 4R (2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 58–106 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 58 (5 July 2010) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2011) |
| French Open | 2R (2010, 2012) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2007) |
| US Open | 2R (2010) |
Becker has reached a career-high ATP ranking of No. 35 in singles on October 27, 2014, and No. 58 in doubles on July 5, 2010.
Becker is not related to German compatriot and former professional tennis player Boris Becker.
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