Torben Beltz is a German tennis coach who currently coaches British tennis prodigy Emma Raducanu. He is best known for having coached German tennis player Angelique Kerber during her successful 2016 Australian Open and 2016 US Open campaigns.
Here is everything you need to know about Emma Raducanu’s coach.
Torben Beltz Previously Coached Angelique Kerber
Beltz is most recognised for his collaborations with Angelique Kerber, a German tennis player. He’s worked with Kerber on and off since she began her professional career in 2003, and he was her coach during one of her most successful seasons in 2016.
The year 2016 was a huge success to Kerber as she won the Australian Open, the US Open, won an Olympic Silver medal, was a Wimbledon finalist, and reached the finals of the WTA finals that year.
On November 8, 2021, Kerber announced that she would not continue to work with Beltz, thus opening him up to be available to work with Emma Raducanu.
Torben Beltz is the Newly Appointed Emma Raducanu’s Coach
On November 10, 2021, Emma Raducanu announced that her new coach would be Torben Beltz.
Following her first-round loss at Linz, where she suffered a hip injury, the 18-year-old from the United Kingdom confirmed the appointment of Beltz in the British press. It was her last tournament of the season, and she’ll be working with Beltz during her offseason training.
Raducanu told the press:
“I’m feeling excited about all the work that is to come. I think he brings a lot of experience. Obviously, he’s worked with Kerber, who’s such a great player. I think that experience definitely helps with someone as inexperienced as me.”
Is Torben Beltz Married? Who is His Wife?
Beltz tends to keep his personal life away from the spotlight. So, he hasn’t revealed much about his love life and parenthood. However, he is a happily married man and has two children.
Beltz shares two daughters with his wife. His elder daughter’s name is Lotti Zielke. He often takes his daughters on vacations and trips.
What’s Torben Beltz’s Net Worth?
For a variety of factors, determining Torben Beltz’s net worth is quite tough. Before his recent contract with Raducanu, he has already worked with Angelique Kerber, Carina Witthoft, and Donna Vekic.
While no one knows for sure how much Beltz’s made thus far, since starting his coaching career in 2003, estimates range from $500 thousand to $1 million.
FAQs
How Old is Torben Beltz? Where is He From?
The German tennis coach, who is from Itzehoe, Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, was born in the year 1976. He is currently 45 years old.
When is Torben Beltz’s Birthday? What’s His Zodiac Sign?
Beltz celebrates his birthday on November 27, which makes his zodiac sign Sagittarius. According to astrological belief, Sagittarius are adventurers, risk-takers, and have a sharp business and sports mentality, which definitely sounds like Beltz.
How Tall is Torben Beltz?
Beltz has a towering height of around 6 feet 3 inches.
