Natalia Koch Rohde is a former Danish badminton player who achieved notable success in both singles and doubles.
She has won several international titles and represented her country in many team championships.
She is also the partner of Viktor Axelsen, world number one tennis player and Olympic singles champion, and the mother of two daughters.
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- Full name: Natalia Koch Rohde
- Date of birth: August 1, 1995
- Age: 28
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Gentofte, Denmark
- Nationality: Danish
- Occupation: Former badminton player
- Height: 1.68 m
- Parents: Henrik Rohde (father), Anne Koch (mother)
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Viktor Axelsen (Boyfriend)
- Children: Vega Rohde Axelsen, Aya Rohde Axelsen
- Relationship Status: Dating
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Natalia Koch Rohde, now 28 years old, was born on August 1, 1995 in Gentofte, Denmark.
She is the only child of Henrik Rohde and Anne Koch, both of whom played badminton. Her father was a badminton coach who trained many Danish athletes, including her partner Viktor Axelsen.
Her mother is a former badminton player who competed at the national level.
Natalia started playing badminton at the age of six, following in her parents’ footsteps. She joined the Gentofte Badminton Club, where she was guided by her father and other mentors.
She showed great talent and potential in the sport and soon became one of the top young athletes in Denmark.
She has won several national and regional titles in various age groups and participated in international tournaments.
She attended Gentofte School, where she balanced her studies with her athletic pursuits. She graduated from high school in 2013, then enrolled at the University of Copenhagen, where she studied psychology. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 2017 and then decided to focus on her badminton career.
Personal life
Natalia Koch Rohde is dating Viktor Axelsen, a Danish badminton player who is currently the world number one and Olympic champion in men’s singles.
They started dating in 2015 and have been together ever since.
They have two daughters, Vega Rohde Axelsen, born October 15, 2020, and Aya Rohde Axelsen, born October 7, 2022.
Natalia and Viktor are passionate about badminton and often support each other in matches and tournaments. They also share a love for animals, especially dogs.
They have two dogs, a golden retriever named Luna and a labrador named Milo. They also enjoy traveling, reading, and watching movies together.
In August 2021, the family moved from Denmark to Dubai, where Axelsen was able to train at the NAS Sports Complex, a state-of-the-art facility with world-class amenities and services.
Natalia supported her partner’s decision and said it was a good opportunity for him to prepare for upcoming events. She also said she was looking forward to exploring Dubai’s new culture and environment.
Career
Natalia Koch Rohde had a successful and impressive badminton career, spanning from 2010 to 2018.
She has competed in both singles and doubles events and has achieved notable results in both categories. She reached a peak ranking of 35 in singles in June 2017 and 41 in doubles in November 2016.
She has won several international tournaments, such as the Orléans International, the Eurasia Bulgaria International, the Irish Open, the Italian International and the Czech International.
She also won medals at the European Mixed Team Championships and the European Women’s Team Championships.
Here are some of her notable achievements:
- In 2010, she won the women’s singles gold medal and the women’s doubles bronze medal at the European Junior Championships in Milan, Italy.
- In 2012, she won the silver medal in women’s singles and the bronze medal in women’s doubles at the European U19 Championships in Ankara, Türkiye.
- In 2013, she won the women’s singles gold medal and the women’s doubles silver medal at the Orléans International in France.
- In 2014, she won the women’s singles gold medal and the women’s doubles bronze medal at the Eurasia Bulgaria International in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- In 2015, she won the women’s singles gold medal and the women’s doubles bronze medal at the Irish Open in Dublin, Ireland.
- In 2016, she won the women’s singles gold medal and the women’s doubles silver medal at the Italian International Tennis Championships in Milan, Italy.
- In 2017, she won the women’s singles gold medal and the women’s doubles bronze medal at the Czech International Tennis Tournament in Prague, Czech Republic.
- In 2018, she won the bronze medal in the women’s team event at the European Women’s Team Championships in Kazan, Russia.
Natalia Koch Rohde announced her retirement from badminton in December 2018 at the age of 23. She said she wanted to spend more time with her family and pursue other interests and goals.
She thanked her fans, coaches, sponsors and teammates for supporting and encouraging her throughout her career.
She also expressed gratitude to her partner Viktor Axelsen, whom she considers her biggest inspiration and motivation.
Social media
- Instagram handle: @nataliakochrohde
- Twitter Name: @NataliaKRohde
Net worth
Natalia Koch Rohde has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
She earns the majority of her income from her badminton career, as well as from endorsement and sponsorship deals.
