Miloslav Mečíř

Slovak tennis player and Olympic champion

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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