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How did Joachim get the nickname 'Pim Pim'?

Here his explanation given in his US Open 2004 interview:

My brother said 'Joa-Pim' instead of 'Joa-chim' when I was born and he was 3 years old. So there are some candies in Sweden that is 'PimPim' so since then I've had it whole of my life.

What is a 'Pim Pim'?

'PimPim' is a well-known Swedish candy that is red and shaped like a boat. Apparently it's berry flavored though I personally have never tasted one.

How do you pronounce his name?

Yo-ah-kim Yo-han-son
Audio clip is of a Swedish newscaster saying his full name "Joachim Pim Pim Johansson".

Most everyone calls him 'PimPim' so if that's easier you can just call him that. =P

Does he have a girlfriend?

We respect Joachim's privacy and generally try to avoid questions pertaining to his personal life.

I want to write a fan letter to him. What is his address?

Sorry we don't have his contact information.

Do you know Joachim?

No, not personally. We are just fans.

Have you met him before?

Yes. Both Kat and I have seen him at various tournaments. I've met him twice. Once in Cincinnati 2004 and the other time in Indian Wells 2005. You can see my fan photos in the image gallery.

Does PimPim know about this site? Does he visit?

The short answer: Maybe

The long answer: During AMS Indian Wells 2005 (just before we opened this site) I was lucky enough to catch Joachim on the practice courts. At that time I handed him a good luck card inside of which mentioned [Joachim Johansson Org].

I also wrote that we would be thrilled if he would visit and that we hoped he would approve of the site. Now, whether or not he actually read the card... I have no idea but I like to think that he's the type of person that would take the time to read his fan mail. So, it is possible he does know about the site and visits once and a while. ^^