Magnus Larsson facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  Sweden |
|---|---|
| Residence | Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| Born | 25 March 1970 Olofström, Sweden |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Turned pro | 1989 |
| Retired | 2004 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Stefan Simonsson Carl-Axel Hageskog |
| Prize money | US$5,839,451 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 310–221 |
| Career titles | 7 |
| Highest ranking | No. 10 (17 April 1995) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 4R (1995) |
| French Open | SF (1994) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1998) |
| US Open | QF (1993, 1997, 1998) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Grand Slam Cup | W (1994) |
| Olympic Games | 3R (1992) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 69–66 |
| Career titles | 6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 26 (9 January 1995) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1990, 1995, 1996) |
| French Open | F (1995) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1994, 1996) |
| US Open | SF (1994) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (1994, 1997) |
Per Henrik Magnus Larsson (born 25 March 1970) is a former professional tennis player from Sweden. He was known for his strong game and achieved great success in both singles and doubles.
A Tennis Star's Journey
Magnus Larsson started his professional tennis career in 1989. He quickly showed his talent. His first big win in singles was in Florence, Italy, in 1990. He also won his first doubles title there in 1991.
Amazing Year: 1994
The year 1994 was a very special one for Magnus. He won the Grand Slam Cup, which was a big tournament. In the final, he played against the world's number one player, Pete Sampras, and won! It was a thrilling match.
That same year, Magnus also reached the semi-finals of the 1994 French Open, one of the four biggest tennis tournaments. He was also a key part of the Swedish team that won the 1994 Davis Cup. He won important matches in the final against Russia. Sweden won the cup with a score of 4–1.
Reaching the Top
In 1995, Magnus reached his highest ranking ever in singles, becoming World No. 10. He also reached World No. 26 in doubles. That year, he was a runner-up in the men's doubles at the French Open. He also helped the Swedish team win the World Team Cup.
Magnus played in the Davis Cup final again in 1997. He won both his singles matches against top players like Pete Sampras and Michael Chang. Sweden won the cup by beating the United States 5–0.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Magnus Larsson won a total of seven singles titles and six doubles titles. His last doubles title was in 1998 in Båstad, Sweden. He won his final singles title in 2000 in Memphis. Magnus retired from professional tennis in 2003. After retiring, he continued to play in senior tournaments, winning the Stanford Championships in 2006.
