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Place of Birth: Marl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
About Karsten Braasch
- 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.
- 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.
- Braasch was thirty years old at the time, while Venus and Serena were seventeen and sixteen, respectively.
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