Our Ambassadors
Julia Lohoff
born on April 13, 1994
What do you love about tennis?
Doubles. The tactics of playing doubles as a team and the quick rallies with the different shots.
Best ranking so far in Germany and the world:
- German Basketball Association: 16
- WTA doubles: 61
- WTA singles: 338
Current ranking: WTA Doubles 140
Biggest successes so far:
- 1 WTA doubles title
- 31 ITF doubles titles
- 9 ITF singles titles
- German Champion U18
Goal:
My goal for the coming season is to get back into the top 100 of the doubles world rankings.
What is your greatest strength on the pitch?
My variability and my “playfulness”
What are you proud of?
I am proud of what I have achieved so far and that I have played in all the Grand Slam tournaments.
What makes you happy? Good food 🙂
30 LOVE Favorite outfit: Classic: the leggings “Serena” in black and the long-sleeved shirt “Mary” in white
Catherine AGAMOV
Nickname Katha
born on February 18, 1994
Junior Head Coach at the Espenhain1 Tennis Performance Center
Loves about tennis:
Every day is a new day. You always have a new opportunity to bring out the best in yourself and perform. Every player is on their own on the court. And I think that's what makes tennis interesting.
Best ranking so far:
German women's ranking: 28
WTA: 389
ITF Juniors: 69
Biggest successes so far:
- Participation in Junior Grand Slams: Wimbledon and French Open
- 4 ITF Womens titles & 3 ITF Womens Doubles titles
- First promotion with the Fed Cup Team Philippines to the Asia Pacific Ocean Group 2 after 20 years
- Multiple silver and bronze winner at the South East Asian Games
Goal:
I want to pass on the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years on tour to my players and get the best out of them.
To be promoted to the 1st Bundesliga with my club DTV Hannover.
What makes her happy:
My family, who supports me in everything. My husband, who is always there for me. Travel, children, and exercise.
What she is proud of:
The fact that I was able to see a lot of the world and get to know many cultures at such a young age had a profound impact on me as a person.
30 LOVE Favorite outfit: Maria’s tennis dress.
Britta Wend
born on 4 April 1996 in Bielefeld
Studies sports management and communication
How long have you been playing tennis?
I have been on the tennis court for as long as I can remember and have been in a wheelchair since 2019.
What do you love about tennis:
The mental component and the fact that not always the better player wins.
Current ranking:
German ranking: 2
World ranking: 38
(As of January 25, 2022)
Biggest successes so far:
- Tournament victory at the ITF Future in Cremona
- 6th place at the World Team Cup 2021
Greatest strength: Nothing easily upsets me
Goal: Qualification for the 2024 Paralympic Games
What makes you happy?
Time with my family and an ace on the T-club
What are you proud of?
In my optimistic and positive way.
30 LOVE Favorite outfit: The combination of the leggings “Serena” in blue with the shirt “Barbara” in white
Tip:
If you want to learn more about Britta, her story and the topic of wheelchair tennis, take a look at this great report from ZDF:
https://www.zdf.de/gesellschaft/einfach-mensch/einfach-mensch-vom-6-august-2022-100.html#xtor=CS5-95
Laura Sell
Nickname Lauri
born on March 11, 1985
- Teacher
- Has been playing tennis since the age of 4
- Currently playing for: Grün-Weiß Lankwitz 1. Damen
- Loves about tennis: The competition, the volley & the team games
- Best ranking so far: 50 in Germany for women
Biggest successes so far:
- German youth doubles champion
- Berlin women's champion
- German Vice Team Champion with the TVBB team
Greatest strength on the pitch:
My touch, my variable game and my serve
What she is proud of:
To be able to inspire children
What makes her happy: My wife, my friends, my family and walking in the forest with the dog
30 LOVE Favorite outfit: The Steffi tennis dress in blue
📸: Andreas Springer
