Philipp Oswald is a professional tennis player from Austria. As of January 15, 2022, he is ranked No.52 in doubles. He reached his highest doubles ranking of No.31 in January 2021. He represented Austria at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He made it to the 2R.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Oswald was born on January 23, 1986, in Feldkirch, Austria. He still resides in his hometown. He stands 201 cm tall and he plays right-handed. He has a one-handed backhand. He turned pro in 2005.
Nicknamed Ozzy, Oswald began playing tennis when he was just six years old with his brother Tobias. He has another sibling, a sister named Verena. In addition to Tennis, Oswald enjoys listening to music and he supports his local ice-hockey team. One of his all-time favorite tennis players is Pete Sampras.
He married his wife Linda in 2016. They have a son named Leopold.
Career
Oswald turned pro in 2005. He is coached by Joachim Kretz and throughout his career, he has made a little over $1.3 million. Some of his notable singles finishes include making it to the Q1 of the French Open and Wimbledon in 2010 and again in 2012. In 2010, he made it to the Q1 of the Australian Open.
He has 11 titles in his doubles career. One of his more notable doubles finishes as the quarter-finals of the 2021 Australian Open paired with New Zealander Marcus Daniell. They were defeated by ultimate semi-finalists Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury.
In the same year, he reached his highest doubles career ranking of 31. He reached this in June 2021.
Career Highlights
Singles
- Career Record: 1–3 (25.0%)
- Highest Ranking: No. 206 (7 December2009)
Notable Grand Slam Singles Performance
- Australian Open: Q2 (2010)
- French Open: Q1 (2010, 2012)
- Wimbledon: Q1 (2010, 2012)
Doubles
- Career Record: 166–162 (50.6%)
- Career Titles: 11
- Highest Ranking: No. 31 (21 June2021)
- Current ranking: No. 52 (January2022)
Notable Grand Slam Doubles Performance
- Australian Open: QF (2021)
- French Open: 2R (2014, 2017, 2021)
- Wimbledon: 2R (2017, 2021)
- US Open: 3R (2014, 2015)
Olympics, Representing Austria
Tokyo Olympics 2021 - 2R Men’s Doubles