Jan-Lennard Struff

Tennis player

German Warstein, Germany Taurus 193 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionTennis player
NationalityGerman
Date of Birth25/04/1990
Age36 years
BirthplaceWarstein, Germany
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Jan-Lennard Struff

29/10/2026

Struff defeated world number one contender Novak Djokovic 6-7(4), 7-5, 7-6(5) in two hours and 36 minutes at the Swiss Indoors Basel. The win, which included 27 aces, was his first victory over Djokovic in nine meetings and sent him into the quarterfinals.

24/10/2026

Struff reached the final of the Brussels tournament in October 2026. He lost the title match to Tallon Griekspoor, who came back to win his fourth ATP title.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryGerman professional tennis player who competes on the ATP Tour, known for an all-court game built on a heavy serve, groundstrokes and net play. He is nicknamed Struffi, turned professional in 2009, and has been based in Warstein, Germany.
Career High Singles RankingNo. 21 (June 2023)

Physical Stats & More

Height193 cm
Weight92 kg
PlaysRight-handed
BackhandTwo-handed

Personal Life

ResidenceWarstein, Germany
PastimesFootball; supports Borussia Dortmund
FatherhoodBecame a father in 2019

Relationships & More

CoachMarkus Wislsperger
Fitness TrainerUwe Liedtke
WifeMadeline

Family

FatherDieter, a former tennis coach
MotherMartina, a former tennis coach
WifeMadeline
SonHenri (born 2019)

Career

Turned Professional2009
Current ATP Singles Ranking47 (as of late October 2026)
Career High Singles Ranking21 (June 2023)
Singles Titles1 (Munich 2024)
Doubles Titles5
Career Prize MoneyApproximately $13.97 million
Notable Results
  • Reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final at Madrid 2023 as a lucky loser, the first lucky loser to do so
  • Reached the Stuttgart 2023 final on grass
  • Won his first ATP singles title on home soil in Munich in 2024
  • Reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon 2026, becoming the oldest man in the Open Era to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at that age
  • Reached the fourth round at the 2019 and 2021 French Open and the 2025 US Open
  • Named ATP Comeback Player of the Year in 2023
  • Reached the final of the Brussels event in October 2026, losing to Tallon Griekspoor
  • Reached the quarterfinals at the Swiss Indoors Basel in October 2026
2026 Season Prize MoneyApproximately $1.63 million (as of late October 2026)

Favourites

SurfaceClay
ShotBackhand
TournamentRoland Garros
Cities on Tour
  • Rome
  • Miami
IdolPete Sampras
MusicianBushido
MovieThe Pursuit of Happyness
BookGluckskinder by Hermann Scherer
FoodPizza
Football ClubBorussia Dortmund

Style Quotient

Playing StyleAll-court player comfortable at the baseline and at the net
StrengthsHeavy serve, groundstrokes and net play
Surface PreferenceClay, though comfortable on all surfaces

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began playing tennis at age 6 under his parents, both tennis coaches
2. In 2018 became the first player in the Open Era to come back from two sets down in both his Wimbledon first and second round matches
3. Donated $2,000 to Australian bushfire relief during the 2020 ATP Cup
4. Became the third-oldest first-time ATP champion when he won Munich in 2024
5. Was a member of the Team Europe alternate list for Laver Cup Berlin 2024

Also born on 25 April

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