Career Highlights
1997
Captured his fifth claycourt title this year, storming past top seed Carlos Moya, 6-2, 6-2 at the Samsung Open. He has also won claycourt tournaments in Bologna, Italy; Gstaad, Switzerland; Umag, Croatia; and San Marino, Italy.
Faltered in the second round at the French Open, losing to Sweden's Magnus Larsson.
1996
Was the No. 2 player in Spain behind Albert Costa.
Won his first career ATP Tour title in Oporto, Portugal.
Posted runner-up finishes in four other events, all on clay.
Finished 1996 ranked 18th in the world, a career-high.
Compiled a 44-20 record on clay, his favorite surface, and was 4-7 on other surfaces.
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