Stéphanie Foretz
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Stéphanie Foretz (born 3 May 1981) is a former tennis player from France.
Quick Facts Country (sports), Residence ...
Country (sports) | France |
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Residence | Boulogne-Billancourt, France |
Born | (1981-05-03) 3 May 1981 (age 43) Issy-les-Moulineaux, France |
Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
Turned pro | 1997 |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $1,881,212 |
Singles | |
Career record | 570–455 |
Career titles | 9 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 62 (24 February 2003) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (2003, 2012, 2013) |
French Open | 2R (2000, 2003, 2004, 2012) |
Wimbledon | 2R (2004, 2005, 2012) |
US Open | 3R (2002) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 251–239 |
Career titles | 16 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 42 (19 May 2008) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 3R (2006) |
French Open | 2R (2000, 2002, 2007) |
Wimbledon | 2R (2007, 2012, 2013) |
US Open | QF (2007) |
Team competitions | |
Fed Cup | 2–1 |
Close
Foretz won nine singles and 16 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 24 February 2003, she reached her career-high singles ranking of world No. 62. On 19 May 2008, she peaked at No. 42 in the doubles rankings.
Foretz was an accomplished junior player, having reached the final of the girls' tournament at the 1999 French Open. She also was selected to play for the Boston Lobsters in the 2009 World TeamTennis pro league.
In 2010, Foretz married Benoît Gacon and began competing under the name Stéphanie Foretz Gacon. In 2014, however, she reverted to her maiden name as Stéphanie Foretz.