Björn Phau
Björn Phau (born 4 October 1979) is a retired German tennis player. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 59 in June 2006. Career highlights include reaching five ATP tour semifinals (Tokyo in 2005, Casablanca in 2006, Beijing in 2008, Houston in 2009 and Zagreb in 2014) and finishing runner-up in doubles at Munich in 2006 (partnering Alexander Peya).
Björn Phau at the 2011 Australian Open | |
| Country (sports) | Germany |
|---|---|
| Residence | Weilerswist, Germany |
| Born | 4 October 1979 Darmstadt, West Germany |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Turned pro | 1999 |
| Retired | 2014 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$1,983,070 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 80–138 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 59 (19 June 2006) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2005, 2006) |
| French Open | 1R (2000, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2012) |
| US Open | 2R (2001, 2005, 2006, 2012) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 23–32 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 55 (23 April 2007) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2011) |
| French Open | QF (2006) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2006) |
| US Open | 2R (2006) |
| Last updated on: 28 August 2015. | |
Phau defeated Andre Agassi 7–5, 7–5 at the 2006 Dubai Tennis Championships. In an interview, Agassi cited Phau as one of the quickest tennis players he has ever faced. His main strengths are his movement, foot speed and fitness. He is sponsored by Nike and Wilson.
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