Career Highlights
2000
Made two finals (Rotterdam and Monte Carlo), winning both.
Best Grand Slam finish was round of 16 at French Open.
Finished season with a 32-20 record.
1999
Advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Open, his best result at Flushing Meadows since his runner-up finish in 1993. It was also the third consecutive year that he advanced to a Grand Slam semifinal or better.
Was 12-2 on grass, winning in Nottingham and reaching quarterfinals at Queen's Club and Wimbledon.
Led Tour in tiebreaker victories (30), including going 6-0 at the U.S. Open.
Continued yearly climb up the year-end rankings, finishing at No. 13 (was No. 18 in '98, No. 20 in '97 and No. 21 in '96).
1998
Advanced to the semifinals of the French Open and the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Made two finals (London-indoor and Monte Carlo) and advanced to semifinals of four events.
No. 1 Frenchman for the third straight year.
1997
Reached the finals of Wimbledon -- his best career finish at a Grand Slam -- before losing to Pete Sampras in straight sets. Became the first Frenchman to reach Wimbledon final since Yvon Petra won in 1946.
Won in Prague and finished as the No. 1 Frenchman for second consecutive year.
Missed first month of season with back problems.
1996
Won his first ATP title in Copenhagen.
Helped lead France to David Cup title over Sweden.
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