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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 9 September 1987) is a German former professional tennis player. She was born in Tuzla, which was part of Yugoslavia at the time. When she was six months old, her family moved to Germany.

Petkovic became a professional tennis player in 2006 when she was 18. She was once ranked as high as world No. 9 in singles on 10 October 2011. This made her the first German woman to be in the top 10 since Steffi Graf in 1999. In 2011, she reached the quarterfinals of three major tournaments called Grand Slams. She also made it to the semifinals of the French Open in 2014.

Andrea Petkovic won seven singles titles and one doubles title on the WTA Tour. She also won several titles on the ITF tour. She is known for her unique personality and her "Petkorazzi" video blog. Petkovic retired from professional tennis in 2022.

About Andrea Petkovic
- Her Early Life and Family
- Education and Hobbies
Andrea's Tennis Journey
Career statistics
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About Andrea Petkovic

Her Early Life and Family

Andrea Petkovic was born in Tuzla, Yugoslavia. Her family moved to Germany when she was just six months old. She started playing tennis when she was six years old. Her father, Zoran Petković, was a former tennis player from Yugoslavia. He coached her at a tennis club in Darmstadt, Germany. He also became her coach later on.

Andrea's father made sure she finished high school before playing tennis full-time. He did not pressure her to become a professional player too early. Her mother, Amira, works as a dental assistant. Andrea also has a younger sister named Anja, who is a student.

Education and Hobbies

Andrea graduated from high school in 2006. She has been studying political science at a university since 2008.

Besides tennis, Andrea loves to read and learn. Her favorite writers are Goethe and Wilde. She also has a popular YouTube channel called "Petkorazzi." On her blog, she makes fun of herself and shows fans what life is like on the tennis tour. She makes videos in both German and English.

Since she became a professional player, she has written a diary about her life on the WTA Tour. This diary is published in a big German newspaper. Andrea became a German citizen in 2001. She can speak Serbian, German, English, and French.

Andrea's Tennis Journey

Starting Her Career

Petkovic at the ITF tournament in Pétange, Luxembourg, in July 2007

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

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

In January 2008, Andrea got a serious knee injury at the Australian Open. This kept her from playing for almost eight months. Her ranking dropped a lot. After recovering, she started playing on the ITF Circuit again and won a tournament.

First Big Wins

In 2009, Andrea played in the Australian Open again. She won her first WTA tournament in Bad Gastein in July 2009. She only lost one set during the whole tournament. After this, she reached her highest ranking at the time, world No. 52.

Petkovic at the 2010 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix

In 2010, Andrea reached the semifinals in Brisbane, Australia. This helped her enter the top 50 WTA rankings for the first time. At the US Open, she reached the fourth round. She became known for her fun "Petko Dance" after winning matches.

Breaking into the Top 10

Petkovic at the 2011 Fed Cup

The year 2011 was a big year for Andrea. She reached the final of the Brisbane International. She also made it to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. This was her best result in a Grand Slam at that time.

Andrea beat the world number one player, Caroline Wozniacki, at the Miami Open. She then reached the semifinals there. She won her second WTA Tour title in Strasbourg.

Petkovic practicing at the French Open in 2011

In August, Andrea became the sixth German player ever to enter the top 10 rankings. At the US Open, she reached the quarterfinals again. She performed her famous dance for the crowd. She ended the year ranked No. 10.

Dealing with Injuries

Petkovic at the US Open in 2012

The year 2012 was very tough for Andrea because of injuries. She had a back injury in January, an ankle injury in April, and a knee injury in December. These injuries kept her out of many tournaments, including the French Open, Wimbledon, and the Olympics. Her ranking dropped outside the top 100. She even thought about quitting tennis.

Making a Comeback

Petkovic at Wimbledon in 2013

Andrea had another knee surgery in early 2013. She slowly started playing again. She won an ITF tournament in June, which was her first win in over two years. This helped her get back into the top 100 rankings. She also reached two WTA Tour finals later that year.

Petkovic at the US Open in 2013

In 2014, Andrea showed great form. She helped Germany reach the Fed Cup final. She also won her third WTA title in Charleston.

A big moment for her was reaching the semifinals of the French Open. This was her best Grand Slam result. She then won her fourth title in Bad Gastein. At the end of the year, she won the WTA Tournament of Champions, which was the biggest title of her career. She finished 2014 ranked world No. 13.

Back in the Top 10 and Later Years

In 2015, Andrea returned to the top 10 rankings. She won the Diamond Games title. She also reached the semifinals of the Miami Open.

Petkovic at the 2016 US Open

From 2016 to 2020, Andrea faced more challenges and injuries. Her ranking dropped outside the top 100 again. She took a long break from the tour.

Petkovic at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships

In 2021, Andrea made another comeback. She reached her first final in six years at the Hamburg Open. Then, she won the Winners Open in Romania. This was her first WTA Tour title since 2015 and her seventh career title.