Miloslav Mečíř
Slovak tennis player and Olympic champion
Born
May 19th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovakia
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Achieved success in professional tennis during the 1980s and early 1990s. Gained recognition for winning the gold medal in men's singles at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Also reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 1984 and earned a ranking as high as World No. 4 in singles. Continued to participate in Davis Cup competitions, representing Czechoslovakia and later Slovakia. Played a crucial role in promoting tennis in Slovakia after retirement.
Gold medal in men's singles at the 1988 Olympics
Reached quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 1984
Ranked World No. 4 in singles
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