Thomas Johansson

Tennis player, Australian Open champion

Thomas Johansson - Tennis player, Australian Open champion
Born

March 24th, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Competed as a professional tennis player from 1993 to 2009. Achieved significant success on the ATP Tour and claimed multiple titles, including a Grand Slam victory. Captured the Australian Open singles title in 2002, marking a career highlight. Also contributed to the sport as a member of the Swedish national team in the Davis Cup.

Won the Australian Open in 2002

Contributed to Sweden's Davis Cup victory in 1994

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