Claudia Kohde-Kilsch was born on December 11, 1963 in Saarbrücken, Germany. She has been married to Chris Bennett since November 24, 2000. They have one child.
Won 6 single and 25 double WTA Tour titles and a bronze medal at the 1988 Olympics. 1985 U.S. Open and 1987 Wimbledon doubles champion with Helena Suková.
Adopted by her stepfather, she added his last name "Kilsch" to hers.