March 27, 2007

WACO, Texas - In his first season at the ATP level, former Baylor University standout Benjamin Becker made the biggest jump of any player in the Top 100 from the previous year, climbing 419 ranking positions to end the year at No. 58. He won nine ATP-level matches (despite not making his debut until June) and compiled a record of 30 wins and 15 losses in Challenger play. In his second Grand Slam appearance, Becker reached the fourth round of the US Open, ending Andre Agassi's career in the third round.

Becker, a native of Orscholz, Germany, led Baylor to the 2004 NCAA team championship and four Big 12 Conference titles as well as a 120-7 record during his four years on the campus. Becker earned All-American status three times and was the NCAA singles champion in 2004.

For a complete listing and capsule summaries of ATP awards please visit: http://www.atptennis.com/1/en/awards/default.asp

2006 ATP Awards:
Player of the Year - Roger Federer
Doubles Team of the Year - Bob and Mike Bryan
Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship - Roger Federer
Most Improved Player - Novak Djokovic
Newcomer of the Year - Benjamin Becker
Comeback Player of the Year - Mardy Fish
Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year - Roger Federer

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