Barbara Schett Bio | Wiki
Barbara Schett is a famous Austrian former professional tennis player. She reached her highest singles ranking of world number 7 in September 1999. She played in 48 matches for the Austria Fed Cup team winning 30 from 1993 to 2003. Barbara represented Austria at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in singles and doubles. In addition, she works for Eurosport as a commentator and presenter.
Barbara Schett Age
She was born on March 10, 1976, in Innsbruck, Austria. Barbara is 47 years old.
Barbara Schett Height
She is a woman of tall stature. Barbara stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx 1.76 m).
Barbara Schett Family
She was born to her hardworking father and mother in Innsbruck, Austria. Barbara holds an Austrian nationality. She is the daughter of Elisabeth Schett and Johannes Schett.
Barbara Schett Husband
She married former Australian tennis player Joshua Eagle in 2007. Joshua is a 49 years old former professional male tennis player and current professional tennis coach from Australia. In 2012, he won Tennis Australia’s elite coaching excellence award. Joshua and Barbara are parents of Noah Eagle a son born in 2009.
Barbara Schett Education
Despite being a former tennis player, Barbara has kept her educational details away from the public. Thus, there are no clear details regarding the high school and/or college Barbara attended.
Barbara Schett Tennis Player
She had her debut at the WTA Tour as a wildcard entrant for the tournament in Kitzbühel. She played at the ITF Circuit and won the ITF tournament in Zaragoza in 1992. Barbara played her first Grand Slam tournament, qualifying at the Australian Open in 1994. She made it to her first semifinal at the WTA Tour at the Generali Ladies Linz, losing to Sabine Appelmans. Barbara began the 1996 season playing at the ASB Classic in Auckland, and Medibank International in Sydney reached the fourth round at the Australian Open, losing to German player Anke Huber.
Moreover, she played at ASB Classic in Auckland in 19 where she lost at the Hobart International. Barbara played in 48 matches for the Austria Fed Cup team, winning 30 from 1993 to 2004. Also, she represented Austria at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in singles and doubles, reaching the quarterfinals of the singles event. Further, she won a total of 13 WTA tournaments, three in the singles category and ten in the doubles.
Barbara was named TENNIS Magazine’s Most Improved Player after reaching the quarterfinals in the season-ending WTA Tour Championships. She retired after the 2005 Australian Open with the defeat of wildcard Welford in the first round.
Barbara Schett EuroSport
Upon her retirement, she has been working as a commentator and presenter at Eurosport. She is also a brand ambassador for JUVENA of Switzerland and SÜBA AG. Barbara is a ServusTV expert.
Barbara Schett Salary
She receives decent pay working as a commentator and presenter at Eurosport. Barbara’s salary is $92,380 annually.
Barbara Schett Net Worth
Her career as a former professional tennis player and Eurosport commentator has been her main source of attaining her fortune. Barbara’s net worth is $8 Million.
Who Is Barbara Schett
Barbara is a famous Austrian former professional tennis player. She reached her highest singles ranking of world Number 7 in September 1999. She played in 48 matches for the Austria Fed Cup team winning 30 from 1993 to 2003. Barbara represented Austria at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in singles and doubles. Since her retirement, she works for Eurosport as a commentator and presenter.
How Tall Is Barbara Schett
Barbara is a woman of tall stature and is 5 ft 9 in.
How Much Is Barbara Schett Worth
She has earned an estimated net worth of $8 Million from working as a famous Austrian former professional tennis player
Barbara’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @Babsschett
Instagram – babsschett