Nickname(s) | The Giant Killer, The Goalkeeper |
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Country | Germany |
Residence | Paderborn, Germany |
Born | Fürth, Germany | October 29, 1990
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) |
Turned Pro | 2009 |
Retired | Active |
Plays | Left Handed |
Coached by | Oliver Pettke |
Racquet used | Victor |
Men's singles | |
Highest ranking | 13 (March 2019) |
Current ranking | 33 (January 2024) |
Title(s) | 15 |
Tour final(s) | 24 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Germany |
Service/ | German Army |
Years of service | 2010–present |
Rank | Hauptfeldwebel |
Unit | Panzerbrigade 21 |
Last updated: January, 2024. |
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