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Peter Gojowczyk (/ɡoʊˈjoʊvtʃɪk/ goh-YOHV-chik;[1] born 15 July 1989) is a German former professional tennis player. He achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 39 in June 2018. He won one ATP singles title and reached two more finals.

Key Information

Tennis career

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2012: Grand Slam debut

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He qualified for his first Grand Slam main draw at the 2012 Australian Open.

2014: Cracking the top 100

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Gojowczyk began the year by reaching his first tour-level semifinal at Doha as a qualifier, defeating sixth seed and countryman Philipp Kohlschreiber en route, before losing to Rafael Nadal in three sets (taking the first).

After qualifying at the Australian Open, he broke into the top 100 for the first time in his career.[2]

In April, he defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in five sets in a Davis Cup World Group quarterfinal tie.[3]

In June, Gojowczyk reached the quarterfinals of Halle, defeating world No. 9 Milos Raonic in straight sets in the second round. In August at the US Open, he defeated Benjamin Becker in straight sets in the first round. He ended the year ranked as world No. 79.

2015–2016: Struggles with form, out of Top 100

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2017: Maiden ATP 250 title

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Gojowczyk qualified for and then reached the second round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career at the Wimbledon Championships, defeating Marius Copil in the first round. He then lost to 18th seed Roberto Bautista Agut. Carrying his good form into the following week, Gojowczyk reached the semifinals in Newport.

In September, he won his maiden ATP title at the Moselle Open in Metz as a qualifier, defeating Benoît Paire in straight sets in the final.[4]

2018: Best season: Two ATP finals, top 40 career-high ranking

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Gojowczyk was runner-up at the Delray Beach Open. As a result, he reached the top 50 on 5 March 2018. He was also a finalist at the Geneva Open and reached a career-high ranking of world No. 39 on 25 June 2018.

2019–2020: Struggles with form, out of Top 100

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Gojowczyk's results during 2019 and 2020 did not match the highs of the 2018 season.

As a lucky loser he reached the semifinals of the 2019 Washington Open losing to third seed Daniil Medvedev.[5]

At the 2020 Australian Open, he qualified and reached the second round for the second time at this Major defeating Christopher Eubanks. He lost to 27th seed Pablo Carreño Busta.

2021: Second best season: US Open fourth round, return to Top 100

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Ranked world No. 141, Gojowczyk qualified for the main draw at the US Open to make his fifth appearance in the main draw.[6] He reached beyond the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career defeating 23rd seed Ugo Humbert and Dušan Lajović both matches in five sets.[7] He went on to reach the fourth round of a Major for the first time in his career defeating fellow qualifier Henri Laaksonen in four sets. He lost in the round of 16 to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set match 7–5, 1–6, 7–5, 2–6, 0–6. As a result, he climbed 40 spots in the rankings to No. 101 on 13 September 2021.

At the 2021 Moselle Open in Metz, he made the quarterfinals and semifinals again as a qualifier, defeating seventh seed Karen Khachanov and Marcos Giron to reach his third tour-level quarterfinal and second semifinal of the season respectively after Montpellier and Newport.[8] With this run he returned to the Top 100 at World No. 88 on 27 September 2021.

2022–2023: Second ATP 500-level quarterfinal, retirement

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In 2022, as a lucky loser, Gojowcyk made the quarterfinals in Acapulco, defeating Brandon Nakashima in the first round and advancing after his second round opponent, defending champion Alexander Zverev was defaulted from the tournament due to unsportsmanlike conduct in his doubles match.[9] In the quarterfinals he lost to Cam Norrie in straight sets. He fell out of the top 300 on 27 February 2023 to No. 333.

Gojowcyk announced his retirement from professional tennis on 5 November 2023, after losing in the first qualifying round of the Moselle Open, the place where he won his only title on the ATP Tour.[10][11][12]

Performance timelines

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Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# P# DNQ A Z# PO G S B NMS NTI P NH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (P#) preliminary round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (S) silver or (B) bronze Olympic/Paralympic medal; (NMS) not a Masters tournament; (NTI) not a Tier I tournament; (P) postponed; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Singles

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Tournament 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 SR W–L Win %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A A A A A 1R Q1 1R 1R 1R Q2 2R 1R 2R Q1 1R Q3 0 / 8 2–8 20%
French Open A A A A A A Q3 Q1 Q2 Q1 Q3 Q3 1R 1R Q1 1R 1R A 0 / 4 0–4 0%
Wimbledon A A A A A A Q1 Q2 Q1 Q1 Q1 2R 1R 1R NH Q1 1R A 0 / 4 1–4 20%
US Open A A A A A A Q3 2R 2R Q3 Q1 Q3 1R Q1 1R 4R 1R A 0 / 6 5–6 45%
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–1 1–1 1–2 0–1 0–1 1–1 1–4 0–3 1–2 3–2 0–4 0–0 0 / 22 8–22 27%
National representation
Davis Cup A A A A A A A A QF A A A A A A SF A A 0 / 2 1–2 33%
ATP Tour Masters 1000
Indian Wells Masters A A A A A A Q1 A A A A 2R 1R 2R NH A A A 0 / 3 2–3 40%
Miami Open A A A A A A A A Q1 A A Q1 1R 1R NH A Q2 A 0 / 2 0–2 0%
Monte-Carlo Masters A A A A A A A A A A A A 1R Q1 NH A A A 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Madrid Open A A A A A A A A A A A A 1R A NH A A A 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Italian Open A A A A A A A A A A A A 3R Q1 A A A A 0 / 1 2–1 67%
Canadian Open A A A A A A A A A A A A 1R 1R NH A A A 0 / 2 0–2 0%
Cincinnati Masters A A A A A A A A A A A A 2R A A A A A 0 / 1 1–1 50%
Shanghai Masters not held A A A A A Q2 A A Q1 3R Q1 not held A 0 / 1 2–1 67%
Paris Masters A A A A A A A A A A A 2R 1R A A Q1 A A 0 / 2 1–2 33%
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 2–2 5–9 1–3 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 / 14 8–14 36%
Career statistics
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Career
Tournaments 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 8 3 2 10 25 21 3 9 14 0 98
Titles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Finals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3
Hard win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–1 1–1 6–5 1–2 1–2 9–6 17–17 8–14 1–3 10–7 2–10 0–0 1 / 67 56–68 45%
Clay win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–1 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–3 0–0 0–0 0–0 6–7 1–3 0–0 0–1 0–2 0–0 0 / 17 7–17 29%
Grass win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 2–1 0–1 0–0 5–3 0–1 1–4 0–0 3–2 1–2 0–0 0 / 14 12–14 46%
Overall win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–1 0–0 0–1 1–1 8–9 1–3 1–2 14–9 23–25 10–21 1–3 13–10 3–14 0–0 1 / 98 75–99 43%
Win % – – – – 0% – 0% 50% 47% 25% 33% 61% 48% 32% 25% 57% 18% – 43%
Year-end ranking 765 436 346 386 494 250 181 162 79 194 189 60 59 118 145 86 235 377

ATP Tour finals

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Singles: 3 (1 title, 2 runner-ups)

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Legend
Grand Slam tournaments (0–0)
ATP Tour Finals (0–0)
ATP Tour Masters 1000 (0–0)
ATP Tour 500 Series (0–0)
ATP Tour 250 Series (1–2)
Finals by surface
Hard (1–1)
Clay (0–1)
Grass (0–0)
Finals by setting
Outdoor (0–2)
Indoor (1–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Win 1–0 Sep 2017 Moselle Open, France 250 Series Hard (i) France Benoît Paire 7–5, 6–2
Loss 1–1 Feb 2018 Delray Beach Open, United States 250 Series Hard United States Frances Tiafoe 1–6, 4–6
Loss 1–2 May 2018 Geneva Open, Switzerland 250 Series Clay Hungary Márton Fucsovics 2–6, 2–6

ATP Challenger finals

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Singles: 9 (5–4)

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Result W–L    Date    Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Aug 2011 Manerbio, Italy Clay Romania Adrian Ungur 6–4, 6–7(4–7), 2–6
Loss 0–2 Sep 2012 Shanghai, China Hard Taiwan Yen-Hsun Lu 5–7, 0–6
Win 1–2 Sep 2012 Ningbo, China Hard South Korea Jeong Suk-young 6–3, 6–1
Loss 1–3 Jul 2013 Oberstaufen, Germany Clay France Guillaume Rufin 3–6, 4–6
Win 2–3 Jan 2014 Heilbronn, Germany Hard (i) Netherlands Igor Sijsling 6–4, 7–5
Win 3–3 Nov 2014 Bratislava, Slovakia Hard (i) Uzbekistan Farrukh Dustov 7–6(7–2), 6–3
Win 4–3 Sep 2015 Nanchang, China Hard Israel Amir Weintraub 6–2, 6–1
Win 5–3 Jan 2017 Happy Valley, Australia Hard Australia Omar Jasika 6–3, 6–1
Loss 5–4 Feb 2017 Quimper, France Hard France Adrian Mannarino 4–6, 4–6

Doubles: 3 (0–3)

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Result W–L    Date    Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Jul 2007 Oberstaufen,
Germany 		Clay Germany Marc Sieber Slovakia Filip Polášek
Slovakia Igor Zelenay 		5–7, 5–7
Loss 0–2 Mar 2013 San Luis,
Mexico 		Clay Switzerland Marco Chiudinelli Croatia Marin Draganja
Spain Adrián Menéndez Maceiras 		4–6, 3–6
Loss 0–3 Jun 2015 Todi,
Italy 		Clay Germany Andreas Beck Italy Flavio Cipolla
Argentina Máximo González 		4–6, 1–6

ITF Futures finals

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Singles: 12 (8–4)

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Result W–L    Date    Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Jul 2007 Germany F6, Marburg Clay Hungary Kornél Bardóczky 6–7(1–7), 6–2, 5–7
Win 1–1 Sep 2007 Mexico F6, Monterrey Hard Mexico Luis-Manuel Flores 6–3, 6–4
Win 2–1 Oct 2007 Mexico F8, Los Cabos Hard Poland Marcin Gawron 6–4, 7–6(7–3)
Win 3–1 Jan 2008 Austria F2, Bergheim Carpet (i) France Ludovic Walter 4–6, 7–6(7–4), 6–0
Win 4–1 Feb 2008 Austria F3, Bergheim Carpet (i) Italy Uros Vico 6–4, 6–4
Win 5–1 Sep 2008 India F6, Chennai Hard Kazakhstan Alexey Kedryuk 7–6(8–6), 6–1
Win 6–1 Sep 2008 India F7, New Delhi Hard Pakistan Aqeel Khan 6–1, 7–6(7–1)
Win 7–1 Sep 2008 Thailand F6, Nonthaburi Hard South Korea Lim Yong-kyu 6–4, 6–2
Loss 7–2 Aug 2009 Germany F16, Überlingen Clay Germany Dennis Bloemke 2–6, 0–6
Win 8–2 Oct 2009 Germany F18, Hambach Carpet (i) France Benoît Paire 6–4, 6–4
Loss 8–3 Apr 2011 Turkey F13, Antalya Hard Moldova Radu Albot 3–6, 2–6
Loss 8–4 Jun 2011 Germany F6, Trier Clay Germany Marc Sieber 2–6, 6–4, 4–6

Doubles: 5 (1–4)

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Result W–L    Date    Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Sep 2007 Monterrey,
Mexico 		Hard Germany Marc Sieber Iceland Arnar Sigurdsson
New Zealand Adam Thompson 		2–6, 1–6
Loss 0–2 Oct 2007 Los Cabos,
Mexico 		Hard Germany Marc Sieber Mexico Adrian Contreras
Mexico Luis-Manuel Flores 		3–6, 6–1, [7–10]
Loss 0–3 Feb 2008 Bergheim,
Austria 		Carpet (i) Germany Marc Sieber Croatia Antonio Šančić
Croatia Vilim Višak 		7–6(7–5), 1–6, [8–10]
Win 1–3 Sep 2008 Nonthaburi,
Thailand 		Hard Chinese Taipei Lee Hsin-han Switzerland Patrick Eichenberger
Sri Lanka Harshana Godamanna 		4–6, 7–6(7–1), [11–9]
Loss 1–4 Jun 2011 Trier,
Germany 		Clay Germany Marc Sieber Sweden Carl Bergman
Finland Juho Paukku 		4–6, 1–6

Playing style

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Gojowczyk possesses a fast, accurate first serve and great finishing power off both wings. He has a hard-hit, "clubbed" forehand with a long takeback, similar in some ways to Xavier Malisse. His backhand is particularly solid in terms of relative groundstroke quality, opting for frequent injections of pace, whilst not shying away from the down-the-line shot.

Record against top-10 players

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Gojowczyk's match record against players who have been ranked world No. 10 or higher, with those who are active in boldface.
Only ATP Tour main draw and Davis Cup matches are considered.

  • Statistics correct as of 8 January 2024.
Player Years Matches Record Win % Hard Clay Grass
Number 1 ranked players
Spain Carlos Alcaraz 2021 1 0–1 0% 0–1 – –
Russia Daniil Medvedev 2019 1 0–1 0% 0–1 – –
Spain Rafael Nadal 2014 2 0–2 0% 0–2 – –
Switzerland Roger Federer 2018–19 3 0–3 0% 0–3 – –
Number 2 ranked players
Germany Alexander Zverev 2018 2 0–2 0% 0–2 – –
Number 3 ranked players
Canada Milos Raonic 2014–19 3 2–1 67% 1–1 – 1–0
Spain David Ferrer 2016–18 2 1–1 50% 0–1 1–0 –
Austria Dominic Thiem 2014–17 3 1–2 33% 1–2 – –
Argentina Juan Martín del Potro 2018 1 0–1 0% – – 0–1
Greece Stefanos Tsitsipas 2018 1 0–1 0% 0–1 – –
Number 4 ranked players
Japan Kei Nishikori 2018 1 0–1 0% 0–1 – –
Denmark Holger Rune 2022 1 0–1 0% 0–1 – –
Number 5 ranked players
Russia Andrey Rublev 2019 1 1–0 100% 1–0 – –
France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 2014–19 3 2–1 67% 2–0 0–1 –
Number 6 ranked players
Italy Matteo Berrettini 2018 1 1–0 100% 1–0 – –
France Gilles Simon 2017–19 3 1–2 33% 1–1 – 0–1
France Gaël Monfils 2014–18 2 0–2 0% 0–2 – –
Number 7 ranked players
Belgium David Goffin 2017 1 0–1 0% 0–1 – –
France Richard Gasquet 2019 1 0–1 0% – – 0–1
Spain Fernando Verdasco 2018 1 0–1 0% 0–1 – –
Number 8 ranked players
United States Jack Sock 2018 2 2–0 100% 2–0 – –
United States John Isner 2018–22 2 1–1 50% 1–0 – 0–1
Russia Karen Khachanov 2019–21 2 1–1 50% 1–1 – –
Serbia Janko Tipsarević 2019 1 0–1 0% – 0–1 –
Cyprus Marcos Baghdatis 2010–17 2 0–2 0% 0–1 0–1 –
United Kingdom Cameron Norrie 2018–22 3 0–3 0% 0–2 0–1 –
Number 9 ranked players
Spain Nicolás Almagro 2016 1 1–0 100% 1–0 – –
Italy Fabio Fognini 2018–19 3 1–2 33% 0–1 1–1 –
Poland Hubert Hurkacz 2020–21 2 0–2 0% 0–2 – –
Spain Roberto Bautista Agut 2015–21 5 0–5 0% 0–2 0–1 0–2
Number 10 ranked players
Australia Alex de Minaur 2016 1 1–0 100% 1–0 – –
United States Frances Tiafoe 2018 1 0–1 0% 0–1 – –
Spain Pablo Carreño Busta 2017–20 3 0–3 0% 0–3 – –
Total 2010–22 62 16–46 26% 13–34 2–6 1–6

Top 10 wins

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  • Gojowczyk has a 2–14 record against players who were ranked in the top 10 at the time the match was played.
# Player Rank Event Surface Rd Score PG Rank
2014
1. Canada Milos Raonic 9 Halle Open, Germany Grass 2R 6–4, 6–4 120
2018
2. United States Jack Sock 8 Auckland Open, New Zealand Hard 2R 6–3, 6–3 65

National participation

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Davis Cup (1–2)

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Group membership
World Group / Finals (1–2)
WG Play-off (0–0)
Matches by type
Singles (1–2)
Doubles (0–0)
Matches by surface
Hard (1–2)
Clay (0–0)
Matches by venue
Germany (0–0)
Away (1–1)
Neutral (0–1)
Date Venue Surface Rd Opponent nation Score Match Opponent player W/L Rubber score
2014
Apr 2014 Nancy Hard (i) QF  France 2–3 Singles 2 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Win 5–7, 7–6(7–3), 3–6, 7–6(10–8), 8–6
Singles 5 (decider) Gaël Monfils Loss 1–6, 6–7(0–7), 2–6
2020–21
Nov 2021 Innsbruck Hard (i) QF  Great Britain 2–1 Singles 1 Dan Evans Loss 2–6, 1–6

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Peter Gojowczyk is a German former professional tennis player who competed on the from 2006 until his retirement in November 2023, achieving a career-high singles of No. 39 in June 2018. Born on 15 July 1989 in , , Gojowczyk turned professional at age 17 and stands at 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall, playing right-handed with a two-handed . His career win-loss record on the stands at 75–99 in singles, during which he earned over $3.7 million in . Gojowczyk's most notable achievement came in 2017 when, as a qualifier, he won his maiden ATP singles title at the in , , securing seven victories in eight days to defeat in the final. The 2018 season marked Gojowczyk's career peak, with a personal-best 23 match wins, entry into the ATP Top 50, and runner-up finishes at the —where he saved three match points against in the semifinals—and the . He recorded significant upsets, including victories over then-world No. 9 at the 2014 and No. 8 at the 2018 Auckland Open. In Grand Slams, Gojowczyk qualified for eight main draws and reached his best result with a fourth-round appearance at the 2021 US Open, where he won three five-set matches after dropping the first set in each. Gojowczyk announced his retirement on 5 November 2023 via , reflecting on an 18-year career inspired by idols like and his support for Bayern Munich football club, while expressing gratitude for the sport's memories.

Personal background

Early life

Peter Gojowczyk was born on 15 July 1989 in , (now ). He grew up in the Munich area, with his family residing in Eisenhofen, a village near Dachau. Gojowczyk was introduced to at the age of four when he received a racquet as a present, sparking his early interest in the sport. He trained as a junior at local clubs in the region, including the Karlsfeld Club, where he developed his game amid Germany's strong tradition influenced by figures like . During his youth, Gojowczyk idolized , which shaped his aspirations in the sport. Despite his passion, Gojowczyk's junior career was modest, peaking at No. 609 in the ITF junior rankings in 2006, underscoring his unconventional journey from a non-elite background to eventual professional success. This low ranking highlighted the challenges he faced early on, relying more on determination than prodigious talent to progress toward turning professional in 2006.

Family and personal details

Peter Gojowczyk was born on 15 July 1989 in , , to father Reinhard and mother Maria. He has one sister, . Known by the nickname "Gojo," Gojowczyk began playing at age 4 after receiving a racquet as a present. He stands 1.88 meters tall and weighs 83 kilograms. Gojowczyk is right-handed and employs a two-handed . Among his personal interests, Gojowczyk supports Bayern Munich in football and enjoys cooking. Growing up in , he was a fan of tennis legend .

Professional career

Early professional years (2006–2013)

Gojowczyk turned professional in 2006 at the age of 17, initially focusing on the ITF Futures circuit to build his experience and ranking. During his early years, he competed extensively in these lower-tier events, amassing a strong record that included 8 singles titles from 12 finals and 1 doubles title from 5 finals between 2006 and 2013. Representative successes included his victory at the Mexico F8 Futures in Los Cabos in October 2007, where he defeated Marcin Gawron in the final, 6–4, 7–6(7–3). These wins helped him steadily improve his standing, with year-end rankings progressing from No. 765 in 2006 to No. 346 in 2008. As he gained confidence, Gojowczyk began transitioning to the ATP Challenger Tour around 2010, where he reached several finals, including a runner-up finish at the 2011 Challenger and a title win at the 2013 Challenger, defeating Farrukh Dustov in the final. His performance in these tournaments showcased growing consistency, with overall win-loss records in lower-tier events exceeding 300 matches during this period, including 49–28 in 2009 alone. This success propelled his ranking forward, peaking at No. 161 in September 2012 and ending the year at No. 181. In January 2012, ranked No. 248, Gojowczyk qualified for his first Grand Slam main draw at the Australian Open, marking a significant milestone in his development. He debuted in the first round against Donald Young, losing 6–3, 6–1, 3–6, 6–3 after a competitive effort. This appearance represented his initial entry into an ATP main draw at a major tournament, followed by sporadic qualifications into other ATP events that year, such as losing in the first round at the BMW Open. By the end of 2013, with a year-end ranking of No. 162, Gojowczyk had firmly established himself within the top 200, setting the stage for further advancement.

Breakthrough and top 100 entry (2014–2016)

Gojowczyk's breakthrough came in early 2014 when, as a qualifier ranked No. 162, he reached his first semifinal at the in , defeating sixth seed 7-5, 7-6(4) in the quarterfinals before losing to world No. 1 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. This performance propelled him into the ATP top 100 for the first time, entering at No. 99 on February 3, 2014. Later that year, in April, he secured a stunning World Group quarterfinal victory for over by defeating No. 12 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in Nancy, saving two match points in the fifth set despite leg stiffness requiring medical treatment. In June, as a wild card at the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, he upset third seed 6-4, 6-4 in the second round—his first win over a top-10 player—before falling to Alejandro Falla 6-7(4), 6-7(2) in the quarterfinals. These results, combined with three Challenger titles that year (Heilbronn in January over Igor Sijsling 6-4, 7-5; in July over 6-2, 6-4; and in November over Farrukh Dustov 7-6(2), 6-3), helped him peak at a career-high No. 79 by year-end. Following his top-100 entry, Gojowczyk struggled with consistency in –2016, marked by frequent early exits in ATP events and a slide out of the rankings. In , he began just outside the top 100 at No. 102 but peaked at No. 94 early in the year before dropping to No. 205 by November, hampered by injuries including cramping that forced his retirement against Guillermo García-López in the second round of the Australian Open after qualifying, 6–7(1), 7–5, 6–4, 0–1 ret. He suffered first-round losses at several ATP 500 and 250 tournaments, such as , , and Indian Wells, and exited early at the (second round) and Wimbledon (first round). Despite these setbacks, he claimed one Challenger title in in September, defeating Amir Weintraub 6-2, 6-1 in the final, which provided some ranking stability. By 2016, Gojowczyk started at No. 194 and never re-entered the top 100, peaking at No. 151 in August before ending the year at No. 190. Form issues persisted with numerous qualifying failures and first-round defeats in main draws, including at the (second round after beating Tiafoe 6-4, 6-2, 6-1), , and , alongside retirements due to a right leg injury at the Challenger and blisters at . He reached one Challenger final in Quimper (losing to 6-3, 7-6(5)) but secured titles in (over Ruben Bemelmans 7-6(3), 6-4) and (over Jozef Kovalik 6-1, 6-3), representing his efforts to rebuild momentum amid the period's overall 5–4 ATP main-draw record.

ATP title and peak performance (2017–2018)

In 2017, Peter Gojowczyk achieved a career breakthrough by winning his maiden title at the in , , entering the main draw as a qualifier and securing seven victories in eight days. He began with a 7-6(3), 6-3 first-round win over , followed by a 6-4, 6-4 second-round defeat of Vasek Pospisil, and a 6-4, 7-6(3) quarterfinal upset of No. 8 seed Andreas Seppi. In the semifinals, Gojowczyk advanced when No. 5 seed Mischa Zverev retired at 6-3, 1-0, and he clinched the title in the final with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over No. 7 seed Benoît Paire, converting 86% of his first-serve points in just over an hour. This triumph, his first ATP final appearance, propelled him to a year-end ranking of No. 60 and earned $411,025 in prize money, with an ATP-level win-loss record of 14-9 for the season. Building on this momentum in 2018, Gojowczyk enjoyed his most successful season, reaching two ATP finals and posting a personal-best 23 wins overall, which helped him break into the top 50 for the first time. At the , he advanced to his second career final by saving three match points in a quarterfinal thriller against No. 10 seed (7-6(5), 7-6(8)), then defeating Steve Johnson 7-6(3), 6-3 in the semifinals, before falling to wildcard 6-1, 6-4 in the championship match. Later, at the on clay, Gojowczyk reached his third ATP final, highlighted by a semifinal win over former world No. 3 (6-3, 7-6(5)), but lost decisively to Marton Fucsovics 6-2, 6-2 in the final. These deep runs, including a quarterfinal appearance at the where he defeated 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-4 before exiting to Damir Dzumhur, contributed to his career-high ranking of No. 39 on June 25, 2018, and a season prize money total of $833,419 with an ATP record of 23-25. His prior top-100 experience from 2014–2016 bolstered his confidence during these peak performances.

Later career challenges and highlights (2019–2021)

Following his career-high ranking of No. 39 in June 2018, Gojowczyk experienced a significant decline in form during 2019, ending the year at No. 118 after a series of inconsistent results on the and Challenger circuit. His performance was hampered by early exits in most main draw events. Overall, these struggles marked a departure from his previous peak, as he won just a handful of main draw matches throughout the season. The challenges intensified in 2020 amid the , which disrupted the tour schedule and limited opportunities for consistent play, leading to Gojowczyk finishing the year ranked No. 145. With tournaments postponed or canceled, he competed in only a few events, such as the Australian Open where he lost in the first round to , and struggled to regain momentum on clay and grass surfaces later in the abbreviated season. No major injuries were reported during this period, but the global halt to play contributed to his ongoing ranking drop outside the top 100. In 2021, Gojowczyk mounted a resurgence, climbing back into the top 100 by year's end at No. 85, buoyed by improved consistency and key victories. Starting the year ranked No. 141, he qualified for several ATP events and reached the quarterfinals in and the semifinals in , demonstrating renewed competitiveness on indoor hard courts. The highlight came at the US Open, where, as a qualifier, he advanced to the fourth round for the first time in a Grand Slam, defeating three higher-ranked opponents in grueling matches—all coming from a set down. In the first round, Gojowczyk upset No. 23 in five sets, 6-7(2), 3-6, 6-2, 7-6(5), 7-6(4), saving multiple match points in a marathon encounter. He followed with a comeback victory over No. 41 in the second round, 5-7, 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, 6-0, rallying after dropping the first and third sets. In the third round, he defeated qualifier Henri Laaksonen 3-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the fourth round. His run ended against emerging Spaniard in the fourth round, losing 5-7, 7-6(0), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in another five-set battle. This deep Grand Slam appearance, his best since entering the top 100, propelled his ranking recovery and provided a motivational boost amid prior setbacks.

Final seasons and retirement (2022–2023)

In 2022, Gojowczyk experienced one of his final notable successes on the by reaching the quarterfinals at the Abierto Mexicano in , an ATP 500 event, marking his second appearance at that stage in such a tournament. As a after qualifying, he advanced via a when was defaulted due to , before falling to 6-1, 6-0 in the last eight. The 2023 season proved challenging for Gojowczyk, as injuries and declining form led to a significant drop in his rankings, falling out of the top 300 to No. 333 as of late February 2023. He competed primarily in Challenger and ITF events, but struggled to regain momentum, culminating in his final professional match—a qualifying first-round loss to 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 at the in on November 4, 2023. On November 5, 2023, Gojowczyk announced his retirement after an 18-year professional career, citing persistent physical issues including two foot surgeries, neck problems, and hip injuries that had eroded his ability to compete at a high level. In his statement, he reflected on the "burning passion" ignited by childhood idols like and , expressing deep gratitude for the friendships, Grand Slam experiences, and triumphs such as his 2017 Metz win as a qualifier. A tribute ceremony honored him at the in later that month, alongside other retiring players. Over his career, Gojowczyk compiled a 75–99 win-loss record in ATP singles main draw matches and earned total of $3,771,631.

Player profile

Playing style

Peter Gojowczyk employed an aggressive baseline game, dictating rallies with powerful groundstrokes to pressure opponents from the back of the court. As a right-handed player with a two-handed , he relied on flat shots to generate pace and depth, favoring cross-court forehands and down-the-line backhands as his signature weapons. His serve served as a primary , delivering fast and accurate first serves that reached speeds up to 140 mph, setting up short balls for aggressive follow-ups. Gojowczyk's , particularly the cross-court variety, was effective for producing winners, while his provided solid consistency and was often his stronger wing for redirecting pace. In key moments, he transitioned to the net for volleys to close points efficiently. Gojowczyk adapted well across surfaces but thrived particularly on hard courts, where his power-oriented style and preferred shots aligned with the faster pace. Though comparable to other power players in his reliance on serve and groundstroke aggression, his approach sometimes lacked the elite-level consistency of top-ranked competitors. This optimization of his baseline power contributed to his career-high ranking in 2018.

Physical attributes

Peter Gojowczyk stands at 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) tall and weighs 83 kg (183 lbs), providing a sturdy athletic frame well-suited to the demands of professional tennis. His contributed to effective serve speeds, with first-serve averages often exceeding 115 mph in ATP matches, which supported occasional approaches at the net. Gojowczyk's build offered leverage for generating power in groundstrokes, allowing him to compete in extended baseline exchanges during his career. He demonstrated notable , such as winning seven matches in eight days to claim his sole ATP title at the 2017 and enduring a five-set marathon singles match in 2014. However, he became increasingly injury-prone in later years, dealing with persistent issues in his neck, feet, and hips, including two foot surgeries that contributed to his physical decline.

Career statistics

Performance timelines

Gojowczyk made his Grand Slam debut at the , reaching the first round. His career-high Grand Slam result was the fourth round at the 2021 US Open, where he qualified and recorded three comebacks from a set down. He qualified for the main draw of eight Grand Slams overall. In ATP Masters 1000 events, his career record stands at 8 wins and 14 losses, with no titles.
YearWimbledonUS OpenATP Masters 1000
2006AAAAA
2007AAAAA
2008AAAAA
2009AAAAA
2010AAAAA
2011AAAAA
20121RA1R1RA
2013AAAAA
2014AAA2R2R
2015AAAA1R
20161RAAA2R
2017AA2RA3R
20182R1R1R1RQF
20191R1R1R1R2R
20202RANHNHA
20211R1R1R4R1R
20221R1R1R1RA
20231RAAAA
Notes: A = absent; Q# = qualifying round; NH = not held (due to in 2020).

ATP Tour finals

Gojowczyk reached three singles finals during his career, compiling a 1–2 record with one title.
YearTournamentSurfaceOpponentScoreOutcome
2017 ()Hard (i)7–5, 6–2Won
2018Hard1–6, 4–6Lost
2018Clay2–6, 2–6Lost
He did not reach any ATP Tour doubles finals.

Challenger and ITF finals

Gojowczyk competed extensively on the , reaching nine singles finals with a record of 5 wins and 4 losses, which provided crucial ranking points and experience during his development from a low-ranked player to the top 100. These appearances, primarily on hard courts, helped him secure entry into higher-level events and build consistency against established professionals.

Singles

YearTournamentSurfaceOpponentScoreResult
2012Kazan ChallengerHard (i)6–4, 6–3Win
2013Izmir ChallengerHard3–6, 6–3, 3–6Loss
2014Geneva ChallengerHard (i)Guillermo García López1–6, 3–6Loss
2014 ChallengerHard (i)Norbert Gombos6–4, 6–3Win
2015Nanchang ChallengerHard6–2, 6–1Win
2017Happy Valley ChallengerHardYibing Wu7–6(7–3), 6–4Win
2017 ChallengerHard0–3, ret.Loss
2018Nouméa ChallengerHard6–7(5–7), 6–4, 4–6Loss
2019Newport Beach ChallengerHardBrayden Schnur6–4, 6–4Win
These Challenger successes, particularly the five titles, earned him over 400 ranking points in key seasons and facilitated his breakthrough to the in 2012. Gojowczyk also reached 12 finals on the ITF Men's Circuit (Futures level) in singles, achieving an 8–4 record, with most occurring between 2007 and 2010 as he turned professional. His eight titles, often on hard and clay surfaces in and , were instrumental in accumulating initial ATP points and transitioning to Challenger events. Key wins included the 2008 F6 (hard, def. Danai Udomchoke 6–4, 7–5), 2008 F7 (hard, def. 6–3, 6–2), and 2009 F18 (carpet, def. Dustin Brown 7–6(7–5), 6–4); losses were to players like in 2009 F14 and Ilija Bozoljac in 2010 F1. In doubles, Gojowczyk appeared in three Challenger finals, losing all (0–3), including the 2013 İzmir Challenger (with Jan-Lennard Struff, lost to Sanchai Ratiwatana/Jonathan Marray 6–7(4–7), 3–6) and 2014 Geneva Challenger (with Philipp Marx, lost to Ken Skupski/Johan Brunström 4–6, 6–7(5–7)). On the ITF Futures circuit, he reached five doubles finals with a 1–4 record, his sole win coming in the 2008 Austria F3 (with Marcel Zimmermann, def. Pascal Brunner/Patrick Ofner 6–4, 6–3). These doubles efforts, though less successful, supplemented his early career earnings and partnerships.

Notable match records

Record against top-10 players

Throughout his career, Peter Gojowczyk compiled a record of 2 wins and 14 losses against opponents ranked in the top 10 of the ATP singles rankings at the time of the match, yielding a win percentage of 12.5%. One victory occurred on hard courts and one on grass, with a grass record of 1–1; he faced no top-10 opponents on clay. His career-high ranking of No. 39 provided occasional opportunities to compete against these elite players, primarily in main-draw events. The following table details all 16 matches:
OpponentRankEventYearRoundScoreOutcome
Jack Sock8Auckland2018R166–3, 6–3Win
Roger Federer3Basel2019R322–6, 1–6Loss
Daniil Medvedev10Washington2019SF2–6, 2–6Loss
Roger Federer4Indian Wells Masters2019R641–6, 5–7Loss
Roger Federer2Cincinnati Masters2018R324–6, 4–6Loss
Juan Martín del Potro4Wimbledon2018R1283–6, 4–6, 3–6Loss
Alexander Zverev5Acapulco2018R166–7(6), 3–6Loss
Alexander Zverev4Australian Open2018R641–6, 3–6, 6–4, 3–6Loss
Dominic Thiem6Paris Masters2017R324–6, 7–6(3), 4–6Loss
David Goffin10Basel2017R322–6, 5–7Loss
Dominic Thiem10Metz2016R165–7, 6–7(2)Loss
David Ferrer8Australian Open2016R1284–6, 4–6, 2–6Loss
Rafael Nadal2Beijing2014R163–6, 4–6Loss
Milos Raonic6US Open2014R646–7(4), 7–5, 4–6, 6–7(3)Loss
Milos Raonic8Halle2014R166–4, 6–4Win
Rafael Nadal1Doha2014SF6–4, 2–6, 3–6Loss

Top-10 wins

Gojowczyk's career record against players ranked in the top 10 stands at 2–14, a testament to the difficulty he faced against the sport's elite given his peak ranking of No. 39. These rare triumphs typically occurred in high-stakes situations, showcasing his powerful serve and baseline consistency against superior competition. His first top-10 win came at the 2014 Halle Open, where, as a wild card ranked No. 120, he upset No. 8 Milos Raonic 6–4, 6–4 in the second round on grass. Raonic, a strong server, struggled on return, allowing Gojowczyk to break twice and reach the quarterfinals in just 72 minutes. This victory marked a breakthrough and boosted his confidence on his favored grass surface. In 2018, Gojowczyk defeated No. 8 Jack Sock 6–3, 6–3 in the second round of the Auckland Open on hard courts. Ranked No. 57 at the time, he dominated with consistent baseline play and effective serving, converting key break points to advance to the quarterfinals. This straight-sets win highlighted his improved form early in the season. These victories, though limited, were pivotal in Gojowczyk's career, often boosting his confidence and ranking during breakthrough seasons. His success rate against top players remained low, but the quality of these upsets underscored his potential in favorable conditions like indoor hard and grass.
PlayerRankEventSurfaceRoundScoreGojowczyk's Rank
Milos Raonic8HalleGrass2R6–4, 6–4120
Jack Sock8AucklandHard2R6–3, 6–357

National representation

Davis Cup participation

Peter Gojowczyk represented Germany in the on three occasions in singles, compiling an overall record of 1–2. His Davis Cup debut came in the 2014 World Group quarterfinals against France in Nancy, where he secured a pivotal upset victory in the second rubber over world No. 12 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, winning 5–7, 7–6(3), 3–6, 7–6(8), 8–6 after four hours and 19 minutes to give Germany a 2–0 lead in the tie. In the reverse singles on the final day, Gojowczyk fell to Gaël Monfils 1–6, 6–7(7–0), 2–6, contributing to Germany's eventual 3–2 defeat despite the early advantage his win provided. Gojowczyk returned to the team for the 2021 Davis Cup Finals in the knockout stage. In the quarterfinals against Great Britain in Innsbruck on November 30, he lost the opening rubber to Daniel Evans 2–6, 1–6, but Germany rallied to win the tie 2–1, advancing to the semifinals. There, Germany faced the Russian Tennis Federation in Madrid and were eliminated 0–2, with Gojowczyk not featuring in the lineup. His contributions underscored his role as a reliable team player in key international ties, particularly the upset that highlighted his breakthrough into the ATP top 100.

Other international appearances

Gojowczyk's representation of Germany in international team competitions was confined primarily to the reflecting his limited involvement in other national team events. He did not participate in the Olympic Games, where qualification standards and selection favored higher-ranked players such as Alexander Zverev, who won gold in the men's singles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Similarly, Gojowczyk made no appearances in the Hopman Cup, a mixed-gender tournament that showcased top German talents like Zverev and Angelique Kerber during his active years, or the United Cup, which debuted in 2023 shortly before his retirement and featured Germany's leading players in its inaugural edition. This absence underscores his career emphasis on individual ATP Tour success amid a competitive German tennis landscape dominated by elite performers in team formats.

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