Karsten Braasch
Karsten Braasch in 1987
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| Country (sports) |
 Germany
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| Residence | Ratingen, Germany |
| Born |
14 July 1967 Marl, Germany |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 1987 |
| Retired | 2005 |
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,497,244 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 68–96 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 38 (13 June 1994) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1997) |
| French Open | 1R (1992, 1994, 1995) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1992, 1994) |
| US Open | 3R (1993) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 103–128 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 36 (10 November 1997) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2001, 2004) |
| French Open | QF (1997, 2004) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1998, 1999, 2002) |
| US Open | 2R (1998) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Career record | 7–7 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1997) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1997, 2001) |
Karsten Braasch (born 14 July 1967) is a German former professional tennis player. His highest ATP singles ranking was World No. 38, which he reached in June 1994. His career-high in doubles was World No. 36, achieved in November 1997. He was well-noted for his service motion and his habit of smoking during changeovers.
Braasch competed in a "Battle of the Sexes" contest against the Williams sisters (Venus and Serena) at the 1998 Australian Open when he was ranked 203. A decade and a half older than the sisters, Braasch was described by one journalist as "a man whose training regime centred around a pack of cigarettes and more than a couple bottles of ice cold lager". He nonetheless defeated both sisters, playing a single set against each, beating Serena 6–1 and Venus 6–2.
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