Olivier Rochus

Belgian tennis player and ATP competitor

Olivier Rochus - Belgian tennis player and ATP competitor
Born

January 18th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Belgium

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A professional tennis player from Belgium, competed on the ATP Tour primarily during the 2000s. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 24 in 2002. Best performance in Grand Slam tournaments came at the 2003 French Open, reaching the fourth round. Partnered with his brother, Christophe, in doubles and won the 2005 Italian Open. Retired in 2013 after 17 years on the tour.

Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 24

Reached the fourth round of the 2003 French Open

Won the 2005 Italian Open in doubles

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