What happened to Michael Stich?

What happened to Michael Stich?

Stich announced his retirement from the professional tour in 1997, after Wimbledon. His last run at Wimbledon started with a win over US top-ten player Jim Courier and ended with a five-set loss to Cédric Pioline in the semifinals. Since his retirement, he has devoted most of his time to his AIDS foundation.

What age did Michael Stich start tennis?

Born on October 18, 1968, Stich came of age in Elmshorn, a suburb of Hamburg. Though he’d first started tennis at age six, for much of Stich’s childhood, tennis took a back seat to soccer.

How many times did Michael Stich win Wimbledon?

And that’s just what Stich did on 7 July 1991 as he beat three-time Wimbledon winner and fellow German Boris Becker in straight sets. That might sound straightforward, but his route to the championship was anything but.

Did Jim Courier win a Grand Slam?

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Jim Courier/Grand slams won (singles)

Who did Michael Stich beat in the Wimbledon final?

Boris Becker
Michael Stich defeated Boris Becker in the final, 6–4, 7–6, 6–4 to win the Gentlemen’s Singles tennis title at the 1991 Wimbledon Championships.

Who won Wimbledon 1992?

Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi reflects on his 1992 win at Wimbledon, 20 years after an unlikely victory which saw the underdog defeat Boris Becker, John McEnroe and Goran Ivanisevic.

Who won Wimbledon in 1991?

Michael Stich

How old is Borg tennis?

65 years (June 6, 1956)
Björn Borg/Age

Who won Wimbledon 1990?

Stefan Edberg
1990 Wimbledon Championships – Men’s Singles

Men’s Singles
Champion	Stefan Edberg
Runner-up	Boris Becker
Final score	6–2, 6–2, 3–6, 3–6, 6–4
Draw	128 (16 Q / 8 WC )

Who won the 1991 US Open tennis?

1991 US Open – Men’s Singles

Men’s Singles
1991 US Open
Champion	Stefan Edberg
Runner-up	Jim Courier
Final score	6–2, 6–4, 6–0

Who won Wimbledon 1993?

Pete Sampras
Pete Sampras defeated Jim Courier in the final, 7–6, 7–6, 3–6, 6–3 to win the Gentlemen’s Singles tennis title at the 1993 Wimbledon Championships.