Thomas Muster
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 (69.6%) |
| 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) |
| Grand Slam Cup | 1R (1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997) |
| Olympic Games | 2R (1984, demonstration event) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 56–91 (38.1%) |
| 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 professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Muster won 44 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including the 1995 French Open and eight Masters titles. One of the world's leading clay court players in the 1990s, at his peak he was called "The King of Clay". He is the first Austrian to win a major singles title, followed by Dominic Thiem at the 2020 US Open.