Max Mirnyi

Tennis player, 2-time Grand Slam champion

Max Mirnyi - Tennis player, 2-time Grand Slam champion
Born

July 6th, 1977
48 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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