1993 in tennis
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in 1993. The champion for this year was Kitzbühel
, of Australia. His prize money was $4,0000.
courts. The tournaments were held at the USTA in New York City, USA. During this year, it was the 112th edition of the U.S. open. It was held from August 30 to September 12, 1993.
was a tennis tournament held from May 21 through June 6. It was the 92nd edition for the french open. It took place in Paris, France.
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in 1993. The champion for this year was Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel
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, of Australia. His prize money was $4,0000.
U.S. open
The U.S. open in 1993 was a tournament where men and women played tennis in 1993. During this year it was played on outdoor hardHard
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courts. The tournaments were held at the USTA in New York City, USA. During this year, it was the 112th edition of the U.S. open. It was held from August 30 to September 12, 1993.
Grand Slam in tennis women's results
- Australian Open - Monica Seles
- French Open - Steffi Graf
- Wimbledon championships - Steffi Graf
- US Open - Steffi Graf
French open
The 1993 french open1993 French Open
List of the 1993 French Open champions:-Men's singles: Sergi Bruguera def. Jim Courier, 6–4, 2–6, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3*It was Bruguera's 2nd title of the year, and his 8th overall. It was his 1st career Grand Slam title....
was a tennis tournament held from May 21 through June 6. It was the 92nd edition for the french open. It took place in Paris, France.
French Open Champions
- Segri Bruguera
- Steffi Graf
- Luke Jenson
- Murphy Jenson
- Gigi Fernández
- Natalia Zvereva
- Eugenia Maniokova
- Andreia
Results For the Grand Slam Tennis Mens Results
- Australian openAustralian OpenThe Australian Open is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament held in the southern hemisphere. The tournament was held for the first time in 1905 and was last contested on grass in 1987. Since 1972 the Australian Open has been held in Melbourne, Victoria. In 1988, the tournament became a hard court...
winner-Jim CourierJim CourierJames Spencer "Jim" Courier, Jr. is a former world no. 1 professional tennis player from the United States. During his career, he won four Grand Slam singles titles, two at the French Open and two at the Australian Open... - French open winner-Sergi BrugueraSergi BrugueraSergi Bruguera i Torner is a former professional tennis player from Spain. He is best remembered for winning consecutive men's singles titles at the French Open in 1993 and 1994.-Career:...
- Wimbledon chamion–Pete SamprasPete SamprasPete Sampras is a retired American tennis player and former world no. 1. During his 15-year tour career, he won 14 Grand Slam singles titles and became recognized as one of the greatest tennis players of all time....
- U.S. openU.S. OpenThe term U.S. Open or US Open is applied to "open" United States-hosted championships in a particular sport , in which anyone, amateur or professional, American or non-American, may compete....
winner-Pete Sampras
Participating Players
- Juan Gisbert Jr
- Dimitri Poliakov
- Joao Cunha-silva
- Jozsef Krocsko
- Martin Strelba
- Diego PérezDiego PérezDiego Pérez is the name of two Uruguayan sportsmen:*Diego Pérez *Diego Pérez...
- Fernando RoeseFernando RoeseFernando Roese , is a former professional tennis player from Brazil.During his career Roese won 1 doubles title. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 92 in 1992 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No...
- Raul Antonio Viver
- Thomas Buchmayer
- Christian SaceanuChristian SaceanuChristian Saceanu is a tennis player from Germany, who turned professional in 1986. The right-hander won two singles titles in his career. Saceanu reached his highest singles ATP-ranking on March 7, 1988, when he became the number 60 of the world.-External links:*...
- Federico Sanchez
- Daniel OrsanicDaniel OrsanicDaniel Orsanic is a former professional male tennis player from Argentina and currently works as a coach on ATP tour.-Playing career:Orsanic was a left-hander and a double handed backhand...
- Claudio MezzadriClaudio MezzadriClaudio Mezzadri is a retired professional tennis player from Switzerland. Mezzadri turned professional in 1983, and won his only ATP title four years later...
- Sergio Cortes
- Marcos Aurelio Gorriz
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- Thomas MusterThomas MusterThomas Muster is a former world no. 1 tennis player from Austria. One of the world's leading clay court players in the 1990s, Muster won the 1995 French Open and at his peak was known as "The King of Clay." In addition, he won eight Masters 1000 series titles, placing him sixth on the all-time list...
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- Mario Visconti
- Scott Gessner
- Rainer Falenti
- Martin Schffl
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