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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Tennis
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gptkbp:active_years
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1981-1996
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gptkbp:awarded_to
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the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award
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gptkbp:biography
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The Road to Wimbledon
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gptkbp:birth_date
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August 22, 1964
1964-08-22
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Växjö,_Sweden
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gptkbp:birth_year
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gptkb:1964
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gptkbp:born_in
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gptkb:Växjö,_Sweden
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gptkbp:born_on
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August 22, 1964
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gptkbp:championship
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gptkb:1
gptkb:1983
gptkb:33
7 Grand Slam singles titles
1984, 1985, 1987
Won with Sweden
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:3
gptkb:4
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gptkbp:coaching_career
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gptkb:2002
gptkb:Swedish_Davis_Cup_team
gptkb:Yes
2000s
yes
20 years
Started in 2000s
after retirement
coached young players
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gptkbp:completed
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career Grand Slam
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gptkbp:defeated
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gptkb:Stefan_Edberg
gptkb:Jimmy_Connors
gptkb:John_Mc_Enroe
gptkb:Ivan_Lendl
gptkb:Kevin_Curren
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gptkbp:family
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Married to Sonja Wilander
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gptkbp:famous_for
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gptkb:French_Open_Champion_1982,_1985,_1987
Mental Toughness
mental toughness
strategic play
Tactical intelligence
baseline play
clay court success
Versatile playing style
Clay Court Success
Clay court success
French Open titles
1988 Grand Slam Champion
Australian Open titles
Clay court play
US Open titles
Wimbledon performance
tennis analysis
Winning the Australian Open in 1983 and 1984
Winning the French Open in 1982, 1985, and 1987
Winning the US Open in 1988
Winning three Grand Slam titles in 1988
1982 French Open Champion
Winning the French Open three times
consistent groundstrokes
winning three majors in one year
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gptkbp:famous_match
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gptkb:1988_French_Open_final
gptkb:1988_French_Open_Final
gptkb:1988_US_Open_Final
gptkb:1988_US_Open_final
gptkb:1988_Australian_Open_Final
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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Tennis is a game of mistakes.
“ Tennis is a game of mistakes.”
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gptkbp:famous_rival
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gptkb:Boris_Becker
gptkb:John_Mc_Enroe
gptkb:Ivan_Lendl
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gptkbp:final_score
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6–4, 6–3, 6–2
6–7(7–9), 6–4, 6–3, 6–4
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:Mats_Wilander
gptkb:Mats_Arne_Wilander
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gptkbp:grand_slam_titles
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gptkb:1988_US_Open
gptkb:1998_Australian_Open
gptkb:0
gptkb:1988
gptkb:7
gptkb:1982_French_Open
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gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction
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gptkb:2002
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gptkbp:has
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three children
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gptkbp:has_a_career_high_ranking_of
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World No. 1 in 1988
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gptkbp:has_a_career_record_of
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870 wins and 278 losses
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gptkbp:has_a_career_that_spans
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over three decades.
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gptkbp:has_a_notable_victory_over
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Boris Becker in 1989
Ivan Lendl in 1988
Jimmy Connors in 1982
John Mc Enroe in 1983
Stefan Edberg in 1985
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gptkbp:has_a_personal_philosophy_centered_on
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sportsmanship and respect
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gptkbp:has_a_playing_style_that_emphasizes
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strategic shot placement
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gptkbp:has_a_signature_shot_known_as
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the slice backhand
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gptkbp:has_achieved
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his second Grand Slam title
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gptkbp:has_appeared_in
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tennis commentary and analysis
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gptkbp:has_awards
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gptkb:ITF_World_Champion
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gptkbp:has_child
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gptkb:3
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gptkbp:has_legacy
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one of the greatest Swedish tennis players
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gptkbp:has_sibling
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:has_won
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7 Grand Slam titles
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gptkbp:head
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Wilander leads 21-37
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gptkbp:head_coach
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gptkb:Swedish_national_team
gptkb:Jelena_Janković
gptkb:N/_A
gptkb:Johan_Kriek
yes
mental preparation
strategic
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Mats Wilander
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gptkbp:is_a
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former Davis Cup captain for Sweden
tennis analyst for Eurosport
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gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for
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youth tennis programs
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gptkbp:is_considered
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one of the greatest clay court players
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gptkbp:is_from
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gptkb:Sweden
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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his sportsmanship
his baseline play
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gptkbp:is_married_to
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Sonja Wilander
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gptkbp:is_played_by
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Right-handed
exhibition matches post-retirement
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gptkbp:key_player
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Sweden's Davis Cup victories
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gptkbp:last_appearance
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gptkb:1996_US_Open
September 1996
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gptkbp:losses
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gptkb:1987_Australian_Open_final
gptkb:1988_French_Open_final
gptkb:1982_French_Open_final
gptkb:1983_French_Open_final
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gptkbp:matches_played
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gptkb:18
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gptkbp:medal
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gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:None
gptkb:N/_A
Bronze medal in 1988
Bronze in 1992
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gptkbp:media_appearances
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analyst for major tournaments
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gptkbp:men's_doubles_champion
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gptkb:1
2
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gptkbp:most_titles
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gptkb:1
gptkb:3
gptkb:1982_French_Open
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:Swedish
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gptkbp:notable_inductees
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gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
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gptkbp:notable_match
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gptkb:1986_Australian_Open_Final
gptkb:1985_French_Open_Final
gptkb:1987_Australian_Open_Final
gptkb:1985_Australian_Open_Final
gptkb:1982_French_Open_Final
gptkb:1988_French_Open_Final
gptkb:1988_US_Open_Final
gptkb:1995_US_Open_Final
gptkb:1987_French_Open_Final
gptkb:1986_US_Open_Final
gptkb:1991_French_Open_Final
gptkb:1983_French_Open_Final
gptkb:1984_US_Open_Final
1993 Australian Open Final
1989 US Open Final
1990 Australian Open Final
1992 US Open Final
1994 French Open Final
1996 Australian Open Final
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gptkbp:notable_rivalry
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gptkb:Boris_Becker
gptkb:John_Mc_Enroe
gptkb:Michael_Stich
gptkb:Ivan_Lendl
gptkb:John_Fitzgerald
Mats Wilander vs. Ivan Lendl
Wilander vs Becker
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gptkbp:notable_speakers
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tennis commentator
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:American_football_coach
Tennis commentator
Tennis Commentator
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gptkbp:played_for
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gptkb:Sweden
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gptkbp:prize_money
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$19 million
$9,000,000
$19,700,000
$21,000,000
$12,000,000
$19,000,000
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gptkbp:rank
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World No. 1
World No. 2
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gptkbp:record
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7-4 in favor of Lendl
5-3 against Michael Stich
10-25 against Becker
3-2 against Michael Stich
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gptkbp:represents
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gptkb:Sweden
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Sweden
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:1996
gptkb:2000
Professional Tennis
professional tennis
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gptkbp:retired_from_professional_tennis
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gptkb:1996
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gptkbp:retirement
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gptkb:1996
gptkb:commentary
gptkb:American_football_coach
tennis commentator
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:1996
gptkb:32
31
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gptkbp:score
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6–1, 6–4, 6–4
7–6(7–5), 6–4, 6–4
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gptkbp:signage
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Right-handed
right-handed
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gptkbp:social_media_presence
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Active
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:1
Sonja Wilander
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gptkbp:style_of_play
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Baseline
All-court
baseline
right-handed
Baseline player
all-court
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gptkbp:title
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gptkb:1
gptkb:33
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gptkbp:tournament
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gptkb:1
gptkb:1982
gptkb:1983
gptkb:1984
gptkb:1985
gptkb:1988
gptkb:3
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gptkbp:turning_pro
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gptkb:1981
gptkb:1982
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gptkbp:tvshow
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gptkb:Yes
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gptkbp:was_involved_in
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tennis education initiatives
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gptkbp:was_known_for
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mental toughness on the court
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gptkbp:was_the_youngest_player_to_win
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the French Open in 1982
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gptkbp:won
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gptkb:1988_Australian_Open
gptkb:1988_US_Open
gptkb:1986_Australian_Open_Final
gptkb:1986_French_Open_final
gptkb:US_Open
gptkb:Australian_Open
gptkb:1982_French_Open
gptkb:1985_French_Open
gptkb:1990_Australian_Open
gptkb:Kevin_Curren
gptkb:1991_US_Open
1 Australian Open title
1 Wimbledon title
3 US Open titles
3 French Open titles
7 Grand Slam singles titles
French Open 1988 men's singles
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gptkbp:year
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gptkb:1983
gptkb:1988
gptkb:1990
gptkb:1991
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:1985_Australian_Open
gptkb:1987_US_Open
gptkb:1988_Australian_Open
gptkb:1988_US_Open
gptkb:1989_French_Open
gptkb:Boris_Becker
gptkb:US_Open
gptkb:John_Fitzgerald
gptkb:1999_French_Open
gptkb:Davis_Cup_1998_final
gptkb:1986_US_Open
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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