Amélie Mauresmo
Tennis player and Grand Slam champion
Born
July 5th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A prominent tennis player during the late 1990s and early 2000s, this athlete achieved significant success on the professional circuit. Playing both singles and doubles, multiple Grand Slam titles were earned. A strong performance at the Australian Open in 2006 and at Wimbledon in 2006 highlighted a successful career. Additionally, played an instrumental role in the French team that won the Fed Cup in 2003.
Won the Australian Open in 2006
Won Wimbledon in 2006
Contributed to France's Fed Cup victory in 2003
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