Miloslav Mecir

Miloslav Mečíř (born 19 May 1964) is a former professional tennis player from Slovakia. He is best remembered for having won the men's singles gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics for the former Czechoslovakia and for having played in two Grand Slam singles finals.

Mečíř was a finesse player whose career straddled the transition from wooden and metal racquets towards modern graphite composites. He was noted for his touch shots as well as the ability to disguise his shots, particularly his two-handed backhand. His court coverage and graceful footwork earned him the nickname "The Big Cat". The French called him "Le Prestidigitateur" (The Conjuror).
Many top players used to cite Mečíř as the one player they most enjoyed watching because of his beautifully simple style and touch. Interestingly, he was known as the "Swede Basher" for the success that he had against Swedish players, especially Mats Wilander.

Nickname(s) Big Cat, Gattone
Country Czechoslovakia
Residence Prague, Czech Republic
Date of birth 19 May 1964
Place of birth Bojnice, Czechoslovakia
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 81 kg (180 lb; 12.8 st)
Turned pro 1982
Retired 1990
Plays Right-handed; two-handed backhand
Career prize money $2,632,538
Singles Career record: 262 - 122
Career titles: 11
Highest ranking: No. 4 (February 22, 1988)
Grand Slam results
Australian Open F (1989)
French Open SF (1987 )
Wimbledon SF (1988)
US Open F (1986)
Major tournaments
Olympic Games Gold medal (1988)