Andrea Petkovic Bio


  • Coached by Petar Popovic; trains at Waske-Schüttler-Akademie
  • Baseliner whose favorite shot is forehand; favorite surface is clay
  • Began playing at age 6 when father introduced her to the sport
  • Formerly coached by father, Zoran; mother, Amira, is a dentist's assistant; younger sister, Anja, is a student
  • Speaks French, German, English, Serbian
  • Favorite movie is 300; favorite actor is Edward Norton
  • Favorite types of music are rock, funk; favorite group is Bloc Party
  • Enjoys reading, writing; favorite authors are Goethe, Wilde; people most admired are Goethe (genius in writing) and Che Guevara (genius in fighting)
  • Other favorites include eating McDonald's, watching baseball when in America
  • Favorite city is Barcelona; favorite tournament is Stuttgart
  • Most memorable experience was playing first Grand Slam at 2007 Roland Garros
  • Self-described as thoughtful, outgoing and happy.
Biographical information from WTA. Unless noted otherwise all data as of year-end 2011.


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