Alexander Popp


Alexander Popp is a former German professional tennis player. He reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 2000 and 2003.

Personal life

Popp was born in Heidelberg to parents Rainer and Jennifer, and started playing tennis at the age of 8. He was coached by Helmut Luthy, from 1994 until retirement. He holds a British passport through his mother, who was born in Wolverhampton.

Tennis career

Popp turned professional in 1997 at the age of 21.
Popp's career highlights are making the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 2000, and in 2003. He also reached the fourth round in 2004, losing to the eventual runner-up in each of these three runs, and the third round in 2005. Popp also reached the final of Newport in 2004 and achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 74.
In doubles, Popp made the final of Newport in 2002 and the semifinals of the Ho Chi Minh City championships in 2005.

Singles titles

No.DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
1.1999OberstaufenClay Francisco Costa7–6, 6–3
2.1999BronxHard Sébastien de Chaunac6–7, 7–6, 6–0
3.2000HamburgCarpet Andy Fahlke6–3, 6–2
4.2001AachenCarpet Axel Pretzsch6–3, 1–6, 6–2
5.2001EckentalCarpet Peter Wessels6–4, 5–7, 6–2
6.2002HeilbronnCarpet Jürgen Melzer3–6, 6–3, 6–4

Top 10 wins per season

Wins over top 10 players per season