Benjamin Becker

  • Date of birth: June 16, 1981
  • Birthplace: Merzig, Germany
  • Residence: Orscholz, Germany
  • Height: 5'10'' (1.77 m)
  • Weight: 174 lbs (79 kg)
  • Plays: Right-handed


Becker's primary weapon is a very big serve that he can hit in the 140s (mph), along with powerful groundstrokes.

In 2004 he won the 2004 NCAA singles title while helping Baylor University to the team title. 2006 was a breakthrough year for Becker. In June 2006, he qualified for Wimbledon and defeated Juan Ignacio Chela, before losing in the second round to Fernando Verdasco. At the 2006 U.S. Open, he defeated Filippo Volandri and #30 seed Sebastien Grosjean to reach the third round, where he defeated former World No. 1 Andre Agassi in 4 sets.

In 2009, Becker won his first ATP World Tour title in 's-Hertogenbosch in Holland, defeating local hope Raemon Sluiter.