Marc Rosset
Swiss-Monacan tennis player, Olympic gold
Born
November 7th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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A professional tennis player from Switzerland, gained notable achievements in the sport during the 1990s. Competed in singles and doubles formats, earning significant recognition on the ATP Tour. Won the men's singles title at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 9 in 1995. Participated in multiple Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open in 1996 and the semifinals of the US Open in 1996. Known for contributions to Swiss tennis and competitive spirit on the court.
Won gold medal in men's singles at the 1992 Olympics
Reached quarterfinals of the 1996 French Open
Achieved World No. 9 singles ranking in 1995
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