# Barbara Gerken

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/players/sackmann_wta:200435/barbara-gerken
Tour: WTA

## Bio
- Born: 1964-07-03
- Age: 62
- Turned pro: 1981
- Last active: 1989
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Gerken
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2883946

## Career
- Career W-L: 64-97 (39.8%)
- Career titles: 0

## Coverage note
WTA ranking data is unavailable before 1983 from any current source. Weeks at #1, year-end finishes, and peak ranking for this player's early career may be incomplete or absent.

## Recent seasons
| Season | W-L | Titles | Year-end rank |
| ---: | :--- | ---: | ---: |
| 1989 | 0-1 | 0 | - |
| 1988 | 2-10 | 0 | - |
| 1987 | 16-19 | 0 | - |
| 1986 | 12-18 | 0 | - |
| 1985 | 11-22 | 0 | - |

## Career surface splits
- Hard: 33-48 (40.7%)
- Clay: 5-13 (27.8%)
- Grass: 7-20 (25.9%)
- Carpet: 15-15 (50.0%)

## Most-played rivals
- Anne Minter: 1-3
- Larisa Savchenko: 0-4
- Susan Mascarin: 1-3
- Masako Yanagi: 1-2
- Wendy Turnbull: 1-2

## Recent matches (last 10)
- 1989-07-26 L vs Renata Baranski 4-6 3-6 @ Schenectady
- 1988-06-22 L vs Masako Yanagi 4-6 1-6 @ Wimbledon
- 1988-06-15 L vs Anne Minter 2-6 0-6 @ Eastbourne
- 1988-06-08 L vs Michelle Jaggard Lai 2-6 2-6 @ Birmingham
- 1988-04-29 L vs Helena Sukova 6-3 6-7 2-6 @ Tokyo Pan Pacific

## FAQ
**How old is Barbara Gerken?**
Barbara Gerken is 62 years old, born on July 3, 1964.

**How many Grand Slams has Barbara Gerken won?**
Barbara Gerken has not won a Grand Slam title.

**How many WTA 1000 titles has Barbara Gerken won?**
Barbara Gerken has not won a WTA 1000 title.

**What is Barbara Gerken's career win-loss record?**
Barbara Gerken has a career WTA singles record of 64 wins and 97 losses (39.8%).

**How much career prize money has Barbara Gerken earned?**
Barbara Gerken has earned at least $179,599 in career prize money from professional tennis.

**When did Barbara Gerken play professional tennis?**
Barbara Gerken turned professional in 1981 and was active through 1989.

**What is Barbara Gerken's best surface?**
Barbara Gerken's best surface is carpet court with a 50.0% win rate (15W-15L).

**Who is Barbara Gerken's biggest rival?**
Barbara Gerken's most frequent opponent is Anne Minter, with a head-to-head record of 1–3 across 4 meetings.

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Canonical URL: https://tennis-db.com/wta/players/sackmann_wta:200435/barbara-gerken
Data source: TennisDB (tennis-db.com)