Karsten Braasch

Karsten Braasch (born 14 July 1967) is a German former professional tennis player. His highest ATP singles ranking was World No. 38, which he reached in June 1994. His career-high in doubles was World No. 36, achieved in November 1997.[1] He was well-noted for his service motion and his habit of smoking during changeovers.

Karsten Braasch
Karsten Braasch in 1987
Country (sports) Germany
ResidenceRatingen, Germany
Born (1967-07-14) 14 July 1967
Marl, Germany
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Turned pro1987
Retired2005
PlaysLeft-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$1,497,244
Singles
Career record68–96 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 38 (13 June 1994)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian Open3R (1997)
French Open1R (1992, 1994, 1995)
Wimbledon2R (1992, 1994)
US Open3R (1993)
Doubles
Career record103–128 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles6
Highest rankingNo. 36 (10 November 1997)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open3R (2001, 2004)
French OpenQF (1997, 2004)
Wimbledon2R (1998, 1999, 2002)
US Open2R (1998)
Mixed doubles
Career record7–7
Career titles0
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results
French Open3R (1997)
Wimbledon3R (1997, 2001)

Braasch competed in a "Battle of the Sexes" contest against the Williams sisters (Venus and Serena) at the 1998 Australian Open when he was ranked 203. Braasch was described by one journalist as "a man whose training regime centred around a pack of cigarettes and more than a couple bottles of ice cold lager".[2] He nonetheless defeated both sisters, playing a single set against each, beating Serena 6–1 and Venus 6–2.[3] Braasch was thirty years old at the time, while Venus and Serena were seventeen and sixteen, respectively.

Career finals

Singles: 1 (1 loss)

Legend (Singles)
Grand Slam (0)
Tennis Masters Cup (0)
ATP Masters Series (0)
ATP Tour (1)
Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Jun 1994 Rosmalen, Netherlands Grass Richard Krajicek 3–6, 4–6

Doubles: 9 (6 wins, 3 losses)

Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1. Jun 1997 Gerry Weber Open Grass Michael Stich David Adams
Marius Barnard
7–6, 6–3
Win 2. Jul 2001 Catella Swedish Open Clay Jens Knippschild Simon Aspelin
Andrew Kratzmann
7–6(7–3), 4–6, 7–6(7–5)
Win 3. Sep 2001 Salem Open Hard André Sá Petr Luxa
Radek Štepánek
6–0, 7–5
Win 4. Feb 2002 Milan Indoor Carpet Andrei Olhovskiy Julien Boutter
Max Mirnyi
3–6, 7–6(7–5), [12–10]
Win 5. Apr 2002 Estoril Open Clay Andrei Olhovskiy Simon Aspelin
Andrew Kratzmann
6–3, 6–3
Win 6. Sep 2003 BCR Open Romania Clay Sargis Sargsian Simon Aspelin
Jeff Coetzee
7–6(9–7), 6–2
Loss 1. Apr 1997 Salem Open Hard Jeff Tarango Martin Damm
Daniel Vacek
3–6, 4–6
Loss 2. May 1997 BMW Open Clay Jens Knippschild Pablo Albano
Àlex Corretja
6–3, 5–7, 2–6
Loss 3. Oct 1997 Basel Carpet (i) Jim Grabb Tim Henman
Marc Rosset
6–7, 7–6, 6–7

References

  1. "Karsten Braasch ATP Rankings History", ATPWorldTour.com
  2. "Serena Williams still savouring Andy Roddick 'win' 16 years on", OnTennis.com, posted 22 January 2009
  3. "Sister act falls in Battle of Sexes, The Free Lance-Star – 27 January 1998


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