Country (sports) | Germany |
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Residence | Mettlach, Germany |
Born | Merzig, Saarland, West Germany | 16 June 1981
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 |
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) |
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 has reached a career-high ATP ranking of No. 35 in singles on 27 October 2014, and No. 58 in doubles on 5 July 2010.
Becker is not related to German compatriot and former professional tennis player Boris Becker.[1]