The 1987 Spanish national junior champion was a catalyst in his country's resurgence in men's tennis during 1990s...Under the tutelage of his father Luis, finished in Top 30 in seven years during that decade and was a member of Spain's Davis Cup team (12-11 record) in 10 ties and ATP Tour World Team Championship squad (14-2 record) since 1990...After winning 1993 Roland Garros title, he was honored by the King and Queen of Spain, governor of Cataluna and Mayor of Barcelona...Has enjoyed fun off court by bungee jumping, parachuting and rafting...A long-time Los Angeles Lakers fan and often tries to attend a game while playing in U.S. tournaments...On March 28, 1997, after beating No. 1 Sampras in SF of Miami tournament, he sank three shots (layup, free throw, top of key) during timeout of Miami Heat basketball game and $500 was given to ATP Charities in his name...Earned ATP Comeback Player of Year in 1997 after coming back from ankle injury previous year to improve from 81 to No. 8...Also named ATP Newcomer of Year in 1989 after finishing No. 26 in first full season...Wife, Elisabet (married Nov. 18, 2000 in Barcelona)...Coached by father Luis and countryman Tomas Carbonell, a winner of two singles and 22 doubles titles during his career.