Carina Witthöft
A powerful German tennis player who blasted her way to a WTA title and a top-50 ranking with an aggressive, fearless style.
Born 1995 (age 31)·German tennis player·Birthday: February 16·Millennials
Biography
Carina Witthöft brought a potent blend of power and athleticism to the tennis court. Turning professional in 2011, she quickly made a name for herself as a formidable opponent on the ITF circuit, racking up eleven singles titles. Her big-hitting game translated successfully to the main tour, culminating in a crowning moment at the 2017 Luxembourg Open, where she captured her sole WTA singles trophy. That victory propelled her to a career-high ranking of world No. 48 in early 2018, cementing her status as a dangerous floater in any draw. Her career, however, was abruptly cut short by persistent injuries. Witthöft's story is one of explosive potential realized in a brilliant, if brief, peak, leaving fans to wonder what more she could have achieved with a sustained run of health.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Carina was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Carina Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Carina's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Captured the WTA singles title at the 2017 Luxembourg Open.
- Reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 48 in January 2018.
- Won eleven singles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit.
- Reached the third round of the Australian Open in 2018.
Did You Know?
She is the daughter of former professional footballer Stefan Witthöft.
She defeated former world No. 1 Angelique Kerber in the first round of the 2017 Luxembourg Open, en route to her title.
She announced her retirement from professional tennis in July 2019, citing ongoing physical problems.
She won her first ITF title at just 15 years old.
“I trust my shots to go for the corners when it matters most.”
