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Nicolás Massú is a Chilean former professional tennis player who currently serves as a coach on the ATP Tour. At the 2004 Athens Olympics, he accomplished an unprecedented feat by winning gold medals in both the men's singles and men's doubles, partnering with Fernando González. These victories remain the only Olympic gold medals won by Chile, cementing his status as a prominent national sports figure.
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What did Nicolás Massú achieve at the 2004 Athens Olympics?
Massú won gold in both men's singles and men's doubles at the 2004 Athens Olympics. He partnered with Fernando González in doubles, making him the only male player to win both tennis gold medals at the same Olympic Games.
Who did Nicolás Massú and Fernando González defeat in the Olympic doubles final?
The Chilean pair defeated Germany's Nicolas Kiefer and Rainer Schüttler in the 2004 final. The match ended 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 7-6, 6-4.
What was Nicolás Massú's highest ATP singles ranking?
Massú reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 9 on September 13, 2004. The ranking peak followed his two Olympic gold medals in Athens.
How many ATP titles did Nicolás Massú win?
The ATP record lists six tour-level singles titles for Massú. His wins included Kitzbühel in 2004, the same season in which he became an Olympic champion.
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