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Olivier Delaître
Olivier Delaître (born 1 June 1967) is a former tennis player from France. He won 15 doubles titles during a fourteen-year career becoming the world's 3rd ranked doubles player on 12 July 1999.
Delaitre turned professional in 1986. A right-hander, he reached his highest singles ranking on the ATP Tour on February 20, 1995, when he became World No. 33.
He was the first person to defeat future World No. 1 Roger Federer at a Grand Slam, in
1998 Gold Flake Open – Doubles
Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes were the defending champions. They successfully defended their title, defeating Olivier Delaître and Max Mirnyi in the final 6–7, 6–3, 6–2.
Seeds.
1. Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde "(Quarterfinals)"
2. Mahesh Bhupathi / Leander Paes (Champions)
3. Jeff Salzenstein / Jonathan Stark "(First Round)"
4. Olivier Delaître / Max Mirnyi "(Final)"
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