Began playing tennis at age eight...Father, Rainer, is a factory purchasing agent; mother, Ulla, is a housewife... Has one older brother, Stefan...Enjoys soccer and basketball and when playing in the U.S., often tries to attend a NBA game...Semifinalist at Orange Bowl 14s and German champion in 16s...Coached by countryman Klaus Langenbach...On 22 November 2012, was appointed vice captain of Germany's Davis Cup team under Carsten Arriens...Wife Veronica (married December 7, 2012)