Marc Rosset is a Swiss former professional tennis player, born on 7 November 1970, best known for winning the men's singles gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where he beat Spain's Jordi Arrese in a five-set final. The same year he won the French Open men's doubles title with fellow Swiss player Jakob Hlasek. Standing 2.01 meters tall, he was one of the game's fastest servers and most prolific aces hitters. His career-high ATP singles ranking was world No. 9, and he won 15 top-level singles titles and eight doubles titles, taking at least one singles title on each of clay, grass, carpet and hardcourt. He later served as Swiss Davis Cup team captain.
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is a Swiss former professional tennis player
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born 7 November 1970
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He is best known for winning the men's singles gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
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He won a total of 15 top-level singles titles and eight doubles titles.
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He is best known for winning the men's singles gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
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is a Swiss former professional tennis player
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is a Swiss former professional tennis player
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He also won a major doubles title, at the French Open in 1992 partnering compatriot Jakob Hlasek.
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