Albert Costa

Albert Costa won the French Open in 2002, defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero in an all-Spanish final, adding to a career that included consistent top-20 rankings throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Catalan player was a quintessential clay-court specialist with excellent consistency from the baseline and a strong slice backhand. His Roland Garros title represented the culmination of years of patient development and remains a highlight of his distinguished career.