Max Mirnyi
Tennis player, 2-time Grand Slam champion
Born
July 6th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belarus
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Born in Belarus, a professional tennis player specialized in doubles and mixed doubles. Achieved considerable success on the ATP Tour, winning numerous titles. Won the Australian Open mixed doubles title in 2000 and 2002. Ranked as high as No. 1 in the world in doubles. Represented Belarus in various international competitions, including the Davis Cup and the Olympics.
Won the Australian Open mixed doubles in 2000
Won the Australian Open mixed doubles in 2002
Achieved No. 1 doubles ranking
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