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Mats Wilander
The seven-time major tennis champion who won three Grand Slam singles titles in 1988.
Australian Open · Three majors
- Born
- 22 August 1964
- Birthplace
- Sweden
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Mats Wilander
Mats Wilander built success through tactical intelligence and patient, adaptable play. He won major singles titles on clay, grass and hard courts.
Early life
Växjö
Grew up in southern Sweden.
Junior success
Won the French Open junior title before his senior breakthrough.
Career
- 1980
Professional debut
Began playing the senior tour.
- 1982
First major
Won Roland-Garros aged seventeen.
- 1988
World number one
Finished his best season at the top of the rankings.
- 1996
Retirement
Ended his professional playing career and later worked in coaching and broadcasting.
Achievements
Australian Open
Won the first of three titles at the event.
Three majors
Won the Australian, French and US Opens.
Davis Cup
Helped Sweden win three team titles.
Beyond tennis
Broadcasting
Became a familiar television analyst after retiring.
Family advocacy
Supported research into epidermolysis bullosa after his son was diagnosed.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — tennisfame.com ↗Photo: Corinne Dubreuil / Eurosport. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
