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.jpg) Thomas Muster in 2016 | |
| Country (sports) |  Austria |
|---|---|
| Residence | Leibnitz, Austria (1984–1994, 2010–2011) Monte Carlo, Monaco (1994–1997) Noosa Heads, Australia (1996–1999) |
| Born | 2 October 1967 Leibnitz, Austria |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 1985 (Comeback in 2010) |
| Retired | 1999 (2011) |
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Ronnie Leitgeb (1984–1999) Ronald Schmidt (2010–2011) |
| Prize money | US$12,266,977 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 625–273 |
| Career titles | 44 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (12 February 1996) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1989, 1997) |
| French Open | W (1995) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1987, 1992, 1993, 1994) |
| US Open | QF (1993, 1994, 1996) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | RR (1990, 1995, 1996, 1997) |
| Olympic Games | 2R (1984, demonstration event) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 56–91 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 94 (7 November 1988) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1989, 1990) |
| US Open | 2R (1986) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | SF (1990) |
Thomas Muster (born 2 October 1967) is an Austrian former world No. 1 tennis player. One of the world's leading clay court players in the 1990s, he won the 1995 French Open and at his peak was called "The King of Clay".[1] In addition, he won eight Masters 1000 Series titles. Muster is one of the nine players to win Super 9/ATP Masters Series/ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles on clay, hardcourt and carpet.
With his 1995 French Open title, Muster became the first Austrian to win a Grand Slam singles title, followed by Dominic Thiem at the 2020 US Open.
- ^ "Muster, King of Clay, Gets His Slam Crown". The New York Times. 12 June 1995. Retrieved 22 September 2011.