Dominik Koepfer facts for kids
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Koepfer at the 2021 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  Germany |
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| Residence | Tampa, United States |
| Born | 29 April 1994 Furtwangen, Germany |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 2016 |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| College | Tulane |
| Coach | Rhyne Williams, Billy Heiser |
| Prize money | US$3,533,466 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 60–74 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 49 (4 March 2023) |
| Current ranking | No. 123 (6 January 2025) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2021, 2022) |
| French Open | 3R (2021) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2021) |
| US Open | 4R (2019) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 3R (2020, 2024) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 32–25 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 69 (24 June 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 87 (6 January 2025) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2024) |
| French Open | 2R (2021, 2024) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2021) |
| US Open | 3R (2021) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | QF (2024) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | SF (2021) |
Dominik Koepfer (born 29 April 1994), also known as Köpfer, is a professional tennis player from Germany. He plays with his left hand and uses a two-handed backhand. Dominik reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 49 on 4 March 2024. In doubles, his highest ranking was No. 69 on 24 June 2024. Before becoming a professional player, he played college tennis at Tulane University in the United States.
Dominik Koepfer's Tennis Journey
Dominik Koepfer started his professional tennis career in 2016. He has played in many big tournaments around the world.
Starting Out: 2017-2018
Dominik first played in an ATP main tournament in 2017 at the Winston-Salem Open. He won his first doubles title on the ATP Challenger Tour that year. In 2018, he got his first win on the ATP Tour, also at the Winston-Salem Open.
Big Steps: 2019
The year 2019 was a big one for Dominik.
- He won his first singles title on the Challenger Tour at the Ilkley Trophy.
- This win helped him get into the main draw of Wimbledon, a major tennis tournament.
- At Wimbledon, he won his first match in a Grand Slam event.
- Later, at the US Open, he made it all the way to the fourth round! This was a huge achievement for him. He even beat a top-20 player before losing to Daniil Medvedev, who ended up being a finalist.
Breaking Through: 2020
In 2020, Dominik kept improving.
- He reached his first quarterfinal at an ATP Tour Masters 1000 event, which are very important tournaments. This happened at the Italian Open.
- During this tournament, he beat Gael Monfils, who was a top-10 player at the time. This was Dominik's first win against a player ranked in the top 10.
- He also reached the second round of the French Open for the first time.
Top 50 and Grand Slam Success: 2021
Dominik had a strong year in 2021.
- He reached his first ATP Tour semifinal at the Mexican Open. This helped him get into the top 60 players in the world.
- He made it to the third round of the French Open, where he played against the legendary Roger Federer.
- He also reached the third round at Wimbledon.
- Dominik represented Germany at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, reaching the third round.
- Towards the end of the year, he had an amazing comeback win against Andy Murray at the Paris Masters, saving seven match points!
Challenges and Comeback: 2022-2023
In 2022, Dominik faced some challenges.
- He had an arm injury that made him miss the entire clay-court season.
- Because of this, his ranking dropped quite a bit.
- But he didn't give up! He won a Challenger title in Calgary, Canada, which helped him climb back into the top 200.
- In 2023, Dominik won two more Challenger titles, showing his determination to get back to the top.
- He also reached his first ATP doubles final at the Los Cabos Open.
Recent Achievements: 2024
Dominik continued his strong performance in 2024.
- He won his fifth Challenger title in Canberra, Australia.
- At the 2024 Australian Open, he reached the semifinals in doubles with his partner Yannick Hanfmann. This was a major achievement for him in doubles.
- He reached the quarterfinals at two ATP tournaments: the 2024 Dallas Open and the 2024 Abierto Mexicano Telcel.
- He achieved a new career-high singles ranking of No. 49 in March 2024.
- At the 2024 Miami Open, he made it to the fourth round of a Masters tournament for the second time in his career.
Career Highlights
Dominik Koepfer has played in many tournaments and achieved some great results.
Singles Performance
Dominik has competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments.
- At the US Open, he reached the fourth round in 2019.
- He made it to the third round of the French Open and Wimbledon in 2021.
- He has a total singles win-loss record of 60 wins and 74 losses in ATP Tour main draw matches.
Doubles Performance
In doubles, Dominik has also had notable success.
- He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2024.
- His overall doubles win-loss record is 32 wins and 25 losses.
- He reached one ATP Tour doubles final in his career, at the Los Cabos Open in 2023.
Challenger and Futures Titles
Dominik has won several titles on the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Futures Tour, which are stepping stones to the main ATP Tour.
- He has won 5 singles titles and 1 doubles title on the Challenger Tour.
- On the Futures Tour, he won 4 singles titles and 1 doubles title.
Wins Over Top Players
Dominik has one win against a player ranked in the top 10.
- In 2020, he defeated Gaël Monfils, who was ranked No. 9, at the Italian Open.
Representing Germany
Dominik has proudly represented Germany in team competitions.
- He has played in the Davis Cup, an international team tennis event.
- His record in Davis Cup matches is 3 wins and 2 losses. In 2021, he helped Germany reach the semifinals of the Davis Cup Finals.
- He also played for Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2024 Summer Olympics, reaching the third round in singles both times.
Images for kids
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Koepfer at the 2021 French Open
See also
In Spanish: Dominik Koepfer para niños
