Tennis in Germany is more than popular as is evident from the numerous Tennis Camps that the country has. The popularity of Tennis in Germany can be explained by the position of German Tennis in the World ranking chart. Who can overlook the names of the Tennis stars like Boris Becker, Anke Huber, Steffi Graff, or Michael Stich? It is perhaps the inspiration of these stars that has inspired young Germans to take up Tennis either as a sport or even a career. Stadiums like that of Gerry Weber , an indoor sporting arena, are used as venues for training Tennis in Germany.
Boris Becker, One of the most famous Tennis players in Germany was born in West Germany. His records and victories in the Grand Slams Tournament are far from few. The world No.1 female Tennis player was also born in Germany. Honored as the Greatest Female Tennis player of the 20 th Century, Steffi has won 22 Grand Slams which is more than any player, both male and female, in the world. Anke Huber Started playing the game of Tennis at the age of 7. She was introduced to the game by her father. In 19196 she had been the world No.6 at the game of Tennis.
With such prolific characters the love for Tennis in Germany is bound to be great. The victory of the Nation in the game has probably increased the passion for the game and it has a in German hearts.