Nenad Zimonjić
Tennis player, accomplished doubles specialist
Born
June 4th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Serbia
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A professional tennis player with a successful doubles career. Achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 1. Won multiple Grand Slam doubles titles, including the French Open in 2000 and 2001, alongside partner Daniel Nestor. Competed for Serbia in various international competitions, contributing to the team's success in the Davis Cup. Recognized for excellence in tennis during the late 1990s and 2000s.
Won the French Open men's doubles title twice
Achieved career-high doubles ranking of World No. 1
Represented Serbia in the Davis Cup
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