Peter Gade Christensen Profile

Name:	Peter Gade Christensen
Country:	Denmark
Gentle:	Male
Height:	183cm
Weight:	73kg
Date of Birth:	14th December 1976
Place of Birth:	Aalborg, Denmark
Type of Match:	Men's Singles
Coach:
Handness:	Right
Highest Ranking:	1 (October 28, 1997)
Current Ranking:	4
Racquet:	Yonex Armortec 700
Shoes:	Yonex SHB-100

Peter Gade (born December 14, 1976) born Peter Gade Christensen is a professional badminton player from Terndrup, Denmark. He currently resides near Charlottenlund in Copenhagen with his wife and accomplished handball player Camilla Høeg. Together they have a daughter, Nanna, born in 2004.

Peter Gade has made his mark in badminton history through his All England Open Badminton Championships singles title in 1999 and his four European Championships crowns in the men's single event. The Dane topped the world rankings from 1998 to 2001. With his sixteen Grand-Prix titles, he has become one of the most successful players of all time. Gade remains very active on the international circuit. On June 22, 2006, he briefly recaptured the #1 spot in the world rankings. This was achieved after winning the Singapore Open and reaching the quarter-final at the Malaysia Open.

He reached the semi-final at the 2006 All-England Open Championships.

His playing style is known for fast attacks, smooth footwork, constant pressure and deceptive shots. At the club level he plays for Team Aarhus.