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- Emilio Sánchez Vicario is a former professional tennis player from Spain, known for his achievements in doubles, including five Grand Slam titles, with victories at the French Open and US Open.
- He earned a silver medal in men's doubles at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, partnering with Sergio Casal.
- As the captain of Spain's Davis Cup team, Sánchez led the country to victory in the 2008 Davis Cup, a significant milestone in Spanish tennis history.
- In 1998, he co-founded the Sánchez-Casal Tennis Academy in Barcelona with his former doubles partner, Sergio Casal, helping to develop future tennis talent.
- In recognition of his contributions to the sport, he was honored with the Philippe Chatrier Award by the International Tennis Federation in 2017.
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