He was a professional tennis player from 1989 to 2003 and won seven individual titles in his career and the Grand Slam Cup in Munich in 1994 with a final victory over Pete Sampras . He reached his highest world ranking position in 1995 with tenth place. His best performance in Grand Slam tournaments was the semi-finals at the 1994 French Open . Against Alberto Berasategui he was then without a set win. In doubles he won six titles in his career and achieved his best placement with rank 26 in January 1995. At the French Open 1995 he reached the final with Nicklas Kulti that the two lost against Jacco Eltingh and Paul Haarhuis in three sets. In 1992 he took part in the Olympic Games in Barcelona , where he was eliminated in the round of 16 against Emilio Sánchez Vicario .