Sophie Amiach
French tennis player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
French tennis player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sophie Amiach (born 10 November 1963 in Paris) is a former professional tennis player from France who played on the WTA Tour from 1980 to 1995.[1]
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Born | Paris, France | 10 November 1963
Turned pro | 1980 |
Retired | 1995 |
Prize money | $309,669 |
Singles | |
Career record | 190–203 |
Highest ranking | No. 57 (2 April 1984) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1984) |
French Open | 3R (1989) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1984) |
US Open | 2R (1989) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 114–159 |
Career titles | 5 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 62 (14 August 1989) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1980) |
French Open | 3R (1987) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1985) |
US Open | 2R (1982) |
Currently, she provides commentary on professional tennis in both English and French for different networks throughout the world. Sophie also covered the 2016 Wimbledon final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber for BBC Radio.
Born in Paris, Sophie Amiach grew up in the south of France. Having started playing tennis at 4 years old, she became one of the best French juniors.[1] She won the first junior girls doubles at French Open in 1981. Amiach was selected in the 1981 French team of the then-Federation Cup.[2] She reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 1984 and played in ten French Opens.[3] In 1987, Amiach was coached by Billie Jean King.[1]
Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Runner-Up | 1989 | Taranto, Italy | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 2–6, 2–6 |
$25,000 tournaments |
$10,000 tournaments |
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Runner-up | 1. | April 26, 1981 | Bournemouth, United Kingdom | Clay | ![]() |
5–7, 6–1, 3–6 |
Runner-up | 2. | July 13, 1981 | Pesaro, Italy | Clay | ![]() |
2–6, 0–6 |
Runner-up | 3. | November 9, 1981 | South Yarra, Australia | Hard | ![]() |
3–6, 1–6 |
Runner-up | 4. | September 19, 1988 | Chicago, United States | Hard | ![]() |
1–6, 5–7 |
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Runner-up | 1. | April 26, 1981 | Bournemouth, United Kingdom | Clay | ![]() |
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0–6, 1–6 |
Winner | 2. | November 2, 1981 | Frankston, Australia | Hard | ![]() |
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6–4, 6–2 |
Winner | 3. | April 11, 1982 | Curitiba, Brazil | Clay | ![]() |
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6–2, 6–2 |
Runner-up | 4. | February 8, 1988 | Stavanger, Norway | Carpet | ![]() |
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2–6, 6–7 |
Runner-up | 5. | June 6, 1988 | Key Biscayne, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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4–6, 6–2, 5–7 |
Runner-up | 6. | June 27, 1988 | Augusta, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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1–6, 2–6 |
Runner-up | 7. | September 25, 1989 | Chicago, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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3–6, 3–6 |
Winner | 8. | October 1, 1990 | York, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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7–6(4), 6–4 |
Winner | 9. | June 17, 1991 | St. Simons, United States | Clay | ![]() |
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6–3, 6–7(5), 6–3 |
Winner | 10. | January 18, 1993 | Mcallen, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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6–3, 7–6(2) |
Winner | 11. | January 24, 1994 | Austin, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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7–6(8), 7–6(5) |
W | F | SF | QF | #R | RR | Q# | DNQ | A | NH |
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