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Andrea Petkovic
Singles
Petkovic at the 2019 French Open
Native name	Андреа Петковић
Country (sports)	Germany
Residence	Darmstadt, Germany
Born	(1987-09-09) 9 September 1987 (age 37) Tuzla, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Turned pro	2006
Retired	2022
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money	US$8,829,248
Career record	518–366 (58.6%)
Career titles	7
Highest ranking	No. 9 (10 October 2011)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	QF (2011)
French Open	SF (2014)
Wimbledon	3R (2011, 2014, 2015)
US Open	QF (2011)
Doubles
Career record	106–120 (46.9%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 46 (14 July 2014)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	QF (2017)
French Open	3R (2011, 2014)
Wimbledon	SF (2014)
US Open	2R (2009, 2011, 2016, 2021)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	1R (2010)
Wimbledon	3R (2011)
US Open	1R (2012)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	F (2014), record 15–15

Andrea Petkovic (born September 9, 1987) is a German former professional tennis player. She was born in Tuzla, Yugoslavia, and moved to Germany when she was six months old. Andrea became a professional tennis player in 2006 when she was 18.

She was once ranked among the top 10 players in the world. On October 10, 2011, she reached her highest singles ranking of world No. 9. This made her the first German female player to be in the top 10 since Steffi Graf in 1999. In 2011, she reached the quarterfinals of three major tennis tournaments called Grand Slams.

Andrea faced several injuries in 2012, which caused her ranking to drop. However, she made a great comeback in 2014. She reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at the French Open and won the WTA Tournament of Champions later that year. Throughout her career, Petkovic won seven singles titles and one doubles title on the WTA Tour. She also won several titles on the ITF circuit. Andrea Petkovic retired from professional tennis in 2022.

About Andrea Petkovic
- Early Life and Education
- Hobbies and Interests
Andrea's Tennis Journey
Career Highlights
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About Andrea Petkovic

Early Life and Education

Andrea Petkovic was born in Tuzla, which was part of Yugoslavia at the time. Her family moved to Germany when she was just six months old. Andrea started playing tennis when she was six years old. Her father, Zoran Petković, was a former Yugoslav tennis player and coached at a club in Darmstadt, Germany. He taught her how to play and later became her coach.

Andrea's father made sure she finished high school before becoming a full-time tennis player. She graduated in 2006 with a special diploma called an Abitur. Since 2008, she has been studying political science at a university.

Hobbies and Interests

Besides tennis, Andrea loves to read and learn new things. Some of her favorite writers are Goethe and Wilde. Her mother, Amira, works as a dental assistant, and her younger sister, Anja, is a student.

Andrea also has a popular YouTube channel called "Petkorazzi." On her channel, she makes funny videos about herself and shows fans what life is like for a tennis player on tour. She creates her videos in both German and English. She also used to write a column for a German newspaper called Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Andrea speaks four languages: Serbian, German, English, and French. She became a German citizen in 2001.

Andrea's Tennis Journey

Starting Professional Tennis (2006-2008)

Petkovic at a tournament in Luxembourg in 2007

Andrea Petkovic became a professional tennis player in 2006 after finishing school. Before that, she had already won four titles on the ITF Circuit, which is a lower level of professional tennis.

In 2007, she joined the German Fed Cup team. She played in her first major tournament, the 2007 French Open, and reached the second round. After some success, she entered the top 100 of the WTA rankings for the first time. This allowed her to play in the US Open without having to qualify.

In January 2008, Andrea suffered a serious knee injury at the Australian Open. This injury kept her from playing for almost eight months, and her ranking dropped significantly. She worked hard to recover and started playing on the ITF Circuit again, winning a tournament in November 2008.

First WTA Title and Top 50 (2009-2010)

In 2009, Andrea played in the Australian Open and reached the second round. She continued to play well in ITF tournaments and soon returned to the top 100 rankings.

In July 2009, Andrea won her first WTA tournament in Bad Gastein, Austria. She played very well, losing only one set throughout the entire tournament. This win helped her reach a career-high ranking of world No. 52.

Petkovic at the 2010 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix

In 2010, Andrea started the year strong by reaching the semifinals at a tournament in Brisbane, Australia. After this, she entered the top 50 of the WTA rankings for the first time.

Her best performance in a Grand Slam event that year was at the US Open. She won two tough matches and reached the fourth round. After her wins, she became known for doing a fun dance on the court, which fans loved.

Breaking into the Top 10 (2011)

Petkovic at the 2011 Fed Cup

Andrea had an amazing year in 2011. She reached the final of the Brisbane International and then the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. This was her best result in a Grand Slam at that time.

She continued her success by beating the world No. 1 player, Caroline Wozniacki, at a big tournament in Miami, reaching the semifinals. Andrea then won her second WTA title in Strasbourg, France.

In August, Andrea achieved a huge milestone: she broke into the top 10 of the world rankings. She was the sixth German player ever to do so. She also reached the quarterfinals of the French Open and the US Open, where she again performed her famous dance.

Challenges and Comebacks (2012-2013)

Petkovic at the US Open in 2012

The year 2012 was very tough for Andrea due to multiple injuries. She suffered a back injury in January, an ankle injury in April, and a knee injury in December. These injuries kept her off the court for many months. She even considered retiring from tennis because of how difficult it was.

Despite these setbacks, Andrea kept fighting. She worked hard in rehabilitation to get back in shape. By the end of 2012, her ranking had dropped significantly, but she managed to reach the semifinals in two smaller tournaments.

Petkovic at Wimbledon in 2013

In 2013, Andrea continued her comeback. She had another knee surgery in January but was determined to return. She received special invitations to play in several tournaments, slowly working her way back.

In June, she won an ITF tournament in Marseille, France, which was her first title in over two years. This win helped her get back into the top 100 rankings. She also reached the final of another tournament in Germany that same month.

Return to Top Form (2014-2015)

Petkovic at the US Open in 2013

Andrea had a fantastic year in 2014, showing her true strength and determination. She helped the German Fed Cup team reach the final for the first time since 1992.

She won her third WTA title in Charleston, USA. Then, at the French Open, she had an amazing run, reaching her first-ever Grand Slam semifinal! This great performance brought her back into the world's top 20 players.

Later in 2014, she won her fourth WTA title in Bad Gastein. She finished the season by winning the WTA Tournament of Champions, which was the biggest title of her career. She ended 2014 ranked No. 13 in the world.

In 2015, Andrea continued her strong play. She helped Germany reach the Fed Cup semifinals again. She also won her fifth WTA title at the Diamond Games in Belgium. This victory brought her back into the top 10 rankings for the first time since 2012. She also reached the semifinals of the Miami Open for the second time in her career.

Later Career and Retirement (2016-2022)

Petkovic at the 2016 US Open

From 2016 onwards, Andrea continued to compete, facing various challenges and injuries. She reached the semifinals of the Qatar Open in 2016, beating a top-five player along the way.

Petkovic at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships

In 2018, she had some notable wins, including beating Petra Kvitová at the Australian Open. She also reached the third round of the French Open.

After a period with fewer matches, Andrea made a strong return in 2021. She reached her first final in six years at the Hamburg Open. Soon after, she won the Winners Open in Romania, claiming her seventh career WTA Tour title.

On August 28, 2022, Andrea Petkovic announced that she would retire from professional tennis. Her last tournament was the US Open.

Career Highlights

Andrea Petkovic had a remarkable career, known for her powerful game and engaging personality. She won seven singles titles and one doubles title on the WTA Tour. She reached the semifinals of the French Open and the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and US Open. Her highest ranking was world No. 9.