Philippe Chatrier
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Philippe Chatrier (French pronunciation: [filip ʃatʁije]; 2 February 1928 – 23 June 2000)[1] was a French tennis player. After his playing career ended, he became a journalist, and was then involved in sports administration. He was president of the French Tennis Federation for 20 years, from 1973 to 1993, and president of the International Tennis Federation for 14 years, from 1977 to 1991.
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Country (sports) | France |
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Born | (1928-02-02)2 February 1928 Créteil, France |
Died | 23 June 2000(2000-06-23) (aged 72) Dinard, France |
Turned pro | 1947 (amateur tour) |
Retired | 1960 |
Int. Tennis HoF | 1992 (member page) |
Singles | |
Career record | 6–17 |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | 3R (1949) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1951) |
US Open | 1R (1955) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 0–0 |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 2R (1950, 1953) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 4R (1960) |
Coaching career (1969) | |
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