Arnaud Clément
Professional tennis player with Grand Slam impact
Born
December 17th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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This tennis player competed on the ATP tour from 1995 to 2014. He achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 10 in singles. Clément reached the final of the 2001 Australian Open in singles, marking a significant milestone in his career. In doubles, he secured the 2000 French Open title alongside his partner. His contributions to French tennis and participation in the Davis Cup also highlighted his career.
Reached the final of the 2001 Australian Open in singles
Won the 2000 French Open in doubles
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