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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