Sébastien Grosjean
French tennis player and Davis Cup winner
Specialized in professional tennis, achieved career-high singles ranking of World No. 4 in 2001. Competed in multiple Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 2001 and the French Open in 2000. Integral part of the French national team that won the Davis Cup in 2001. Accumulated 1 ATP singles title and 4 ATP doubles titles during professional career.
Achieved career-high singles ranking of World No. 4
Won the Davis Cup with France in 2001
Reached quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 2001
Secured 1 ATP singles title
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