Björn Phau facts for kids
Björn Phau at the 2011 Australian Open
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| Country (sports) |  Germany |
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| Residence | Weilerswist, Germany |
| Born | 4 October 1979 Darmstadt, West Germany |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Turned pro | 1999 |
| Retired | 2014 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$1,983,070 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 80–138 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 59 (19 June 2006) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2005, 2006) |
| French Open | 1R (2000, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2012) |
| US Open | 2R (2001, 2005, 2006, 2012) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 23–32 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 55 (23 April 2007) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2011) |
| French Open | QF (2006) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2006) |
| US Open | 2R (2006) |
Björn Phau (born 4 October 1979) is a retired professional tennis player from Germany. He was known for his incredible speed and fitness on the court. During his career, he reached a high singles ranking of World No. 59 in June 2006.
Björn Phau had several great moments in his career. He reached the semifinals five times in major ATP tour tournaments. He also finished as a runner-up in a doubles tournament in Munich in 2006, playing alongside Alexander Peya.
One of his most famous wins was against tennis legend Andre Agassi at the 2006 Dubai Tennis Championships. Björn won the match 7–5, 7–5. After the match, Agassi even said that Björn Phau was one of the quickest tennis players he had ever played against! Björn's main strengths were his fast movement, quick foot speed, and excellent fitness. He was sponsored by well-known brands like Nike and Wilson.
About Björn Phau's Life
Björn Phau was born in Darmstadt, Germany. His mother is German, and his father is from Indonesia.
Björn Phau's Grand Slam Journey
Björn Phau played in all four major tennis tournaments, known as the Grand Slams. These are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
- Australian Open: He reached the second round twice, in 2005 and 2006.
- French Open: He played in the first round five times.
- Wimbledon: He made it to the second round once, in 2012.
- US Open: He reached the second round four times, in 2001, 2005, 2006, and 2012.
In doubles, he also had some notable results in Grand Slams:
- Australian Open: He reached the third round in 2011.
- French Open: He made it to the quarterfinals in 2006.
- Wimbledon: He reached the second round in 2006.
- US Open: He reached the second round in 2006.
See also
In Spanish: Björn Phau para niños
