Jasmin Wöhr
A German doubles specialist whose powerful serve and volley game made her a consistent force on the WTA tour for over a decade.
Born 1980 (age 46)·German tennis player·Birthday: August 21·Generation X
Biography
In the era of powerful baseliners, Jasmin Wöhr carved out a successful niche with a classic, aggressive style. The German player, with a formidable serve and a comfort at the net, found her greatest successes in doubles. Partnering primarily with fellow German Anna-Lena Grönefeld, Wöhr became a familiar presence in the later rounds of major tournaments. Their chemistry and complementary games took them to the semifinals of the US Open in 2006 and the quarterfinals at both Wimbledon and the Australian Open. While a Grand Slam title remained just out of reach, Wöhr's consistency was remarkable; she spent over 100 weeks ranked inside the world's top 30 in doubles. Her singles career, though less prominent, was no mere footnote—she achieved a career-high ranking inside the top 100 and scored wins over several higher-ranked opponents. Wöhr's career represents the enduring value of a specialized skill set and the kind of dedicated partnership that defines the best of professional tennis.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Jasmin was born in 1980, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jasmin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1980
#1 Movie
The Empire Strikes Back
Best Picture
Ordinary People
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Jasmin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1980Born
John Lennon shot and killed in New York
Gas: $1.19/galHome: $47,200Min wage: $3.10/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Call Me" — BlondieBest Picture: Ordinary People
1985Started school
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1993Became a teenager
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1996Could drive
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1998Could vote
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Turned 21
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2010Turned 30
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2020Turned 40
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 46 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Reached the semifinals of the US Open in women's doubles in 2006 with partner Anna-Lena Grönefeld.
- Achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 22 in 2007.
- Won five WTA Tour doubles titles and 11 ITF circuit titles during her career.
Did You Know?
She was a talented junior, winning the German championships for her age group multiple times.
Wöhr retired from professional tennis in 2011.
Her father was a tennis coach who introduced her to the sport.
“A good serve and volley can still win you the big points.”
