Thomas Muster

King of Clay in the 1990s — Thomas Muster dominated the clay court circuit like no other in his era.

Thomas Muster was born on 2 October 1967 in Leibnitz, Austria. He turned professional in 1985 and became the dominant clay-court player of the 1990s. He won the 1995 Roland Garros title and reached No. 1 in the world. Remarkably, at the 1989 Lipton Championships, his car was hit while he was loading equipment, destroying his left knee. He rehabilitated in a wheelchair, hitting balls while sitting down, and came back stronger. He won 44 ATP titles, all but one on clay, and remains an inspiration for players recovering from career-threatening injuries.

• Roland Garros 1995