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- Amélie Simone Mauresmo (French pronunciation: [ameli simɔn moʁɛsmo]; born 5 July 1979) is a French former world No. 1 tennis player, tennis coach, and tournament director.
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Mauresmo first attained the top ranking on 13 September 2004, holding it for five weeks on that occasion. She was known for her powerful one-handed backhand and strong net play. She officially announced her retirement from professional tennis on 3 December 2009, ending a career of 15 years.
Mauresmo won the Italian Open as well as a tourna- ment in Berlin that year. Though she lost in the quarterfinals of the French Open and the U.S. Open, and suffered a leg injury and loss at the semifinals of Wimbledon, Mauresmo was ranked number one for the first time on the WTA tour.
Mauresmo, who had a whipping top spin forehand that she drove deep into the court, and a grooved and one-handed backhand that she hit with power and terrific mobility on the baseline, compiled a 546-227 tour record and won 25 WTA titles in singles.
Dec 9, 2021 · Amélie Mauresmo has been named as the new director of Roland-Garros until 2024. She is the first woman ever to be appointed in this position. The former world No.1 tells us how proud she is and how she hopes to further develop the tournament.
- What Exactly Happened Exactly on That Day?
- The Place: Los Angeles
- The Facts: Mauremos Wins Three-Set Thriller as Pierce Runs Out of Fuel
On this day, November 13, in 2005, Amelie Mauresmo, who had been heavily criticized in the past for having reached the world No 1 ranking without having won any major titles, silenced her critics by triumphing at the WTA Finals. On top of that, the Frenchwoman, whose ability to handle pressure when the stakes were high had often come under scrutiny...
The women’s WTA Finals was held for the first time in 1972 in Boca Raton, Florida. After a few years at Boca Raton and in Los Angeles, the tournament settled in New York, where it was held at the Madison Square Garden until 2000. The season-finale returned to Los Angles in 2002, and in 2003, the event went from 16 players to 8. With only the top pl...
In November 2005, when Frenchwomen Amelie Mauresmo and Mary Pierce entered the year-end WTA Finals, they were at very different stages of their career. Although she had been ranked No 1 in 2004, 26-year-old Mauresmo was still chasing a first big title to establish herself as a great champion. On the other hand, Pierce was 30 years old, and despite ...
In the world of professional tennis, Amelie Mauresmo stands out as a trailblazing figure who shattered stereotypes and barriers throughout her career. Hailing from France, Mauresmo’s remarkable journey to the top of the tennis world is a testament to her talent, determination, and resilience.
Jul 22, 2009 · Learning from Amelie Mauresmo. Three improvements that helped her win a first Grand Slam title. 1. Don’t Go to the Well Too Often. Mauresmo has one of the best backhands in women’s...
