Annika Beck facts for kids
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Beck at the 2016 US Open
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| Country (sports) |  Germany |
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| Residence | Bonn, Germany |
| Born | 16 February 1994 Gießen, Germany |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Turned pro | 2009 |
| Retired | 21 October 2018 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $2,254,932 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 251–189 |
| Career titles | 2 WTA, 7 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 37 (18 July 2016) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 4R (2016) |
| French Open | 3R (2015, 2016) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2016) |
| US Open | 2R (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 28–61 |
| Career titles | 1 WTA |
| Highest ranking | No. 84 (18 July 2016) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2014, 2017) |
| French Open | 2R (2014, 2015) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2016) |
| US Open | 1R (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 2–1 |
Annika Beck, born on February 16, 1994, is a former professional tennis player from Germany. She started playing tennis when she was just four years old, learning from her parents. Annika was known for playing from the back of the court (a baseliner). Her favorite shot was her forehand, and she loved playing on hard courts. Her coaches included Jakub Záhlava and Sebastian Sachs.
Annika won two singles titles and one doubles title on the main WTA Tour. She also won seven singles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On July 18, 2016, she reached her highest singles ranking, becoming world No. 37. On the same day, she reached No. 84 in the WTA doubles rankings. She retired from professional tennis on October 21, 2018.
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Early Life and Education
Annika's parents, Johannes and Petra, are both chemistry teachers at the University of Bonn in Germany. Annika went to the Erzbischöfliche Liebfrauenschule Bonn, which is a school for girls. She finished her high school education (called Abitur in Germany) in 2011.
Annika's Tennis Journey
Starting Out in 2012
Annika Beck began 2012 ranked No. 234 in the world. She played in several smaller tournaments called ITF events. She was a runner-up in Sunderland and Bath and won a tournament in Moscow.
Later in the year, she played in bigger tournaments, but first had to play in qualifying rounds. She made it into the main part of tournaments in Copenhagen and Prague. She also played in the Junior French Open, where she won the final match.
Annika qualified for the famous Wimbledon Championships but lost in the first round. She won a $50,000 ITF event in Versmold, Germany. By the end of 2012, her world ranking had jumped up to No. 78.
Playing in 2013
Annika started 2013 by reaching the quarterfinals at the Shenzhen Open. She then won her first match at a Grand Slam tournament, beating a higher-ranked player at the Australian Open.
She reached the semifinal round at the Katowice Open, which was a good result for her.
First WTA Title in 2014
In 2014, Annika improved her results at the Shenzhen Open, reaching the semifinals.
A big moment for Annika came in October when she won her first WTA Tour title. She won the Luxembourg Open by defeating Barbora Záhlavová-Strýcová in the final match.
Highlights of 2015
At the French Open, Annika had a big win in the first round. She defeated former world No. 2, Agnieszka Radwańska. This was a special win because only two other players had beaten Radwańska in the first round of a Grand Slam before. Annika then reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career.
After winning her first WTA doubles title, Annika won her second WTA singles title. This happened at the Tournoi de Québec in Canada, where she beat Jeļena Ostapenko in the final.
Strong Performance in 2016
Annika had a great start to 2016 at the Australian Open. She reached the second week of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. She won against several players, including the No. 11 seed Timea Bacsinszky. She then lost to the player who would go on to win the tournament, Angelique Kerber.
After the Australian Open, Annika played for Germany in the Fed Cup against Switzerland. She won her match against Timea Bacsinszky again.
Annika's 2017 Season
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Annika's 2017 season started in January. She played in tournaments like the Auckland Open and the Hobart International. At the Australian Open, she lost in the first round.
In Russia, at the St. Petersburg Trophy, Annika had a good win in the first round against Kiki Bertens. She also reached the quarterfinal round at the Hungarian Open. At the Indian Wells Open, Annika beat former world No. 5, Eugenie Bouchard, in the first round.
Retirement
Annika Beck officially announced her retirement from professional tennis on October 21, 2018.
Career Titles
Annika Beck won a total of two singles titles and one doubles title on the WTA Tour. She also won seven singles titles on the ITF Circuit.
WTA Singles Titles (2)
- 2014: Luxembourg Open (Hard court)
- 2015: Tournoi de Québec (Carpet)
WTA Doubles Titles (1)
- 2015: Brasil Tennis Cup (Clay)
Images for kids
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Beck at the 2013 US Open
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Beck at the 2017 Indian Wells Open
See also
In Spanish: Annika Beck para niños
