Amelie Mauresmo
- Residence: Geneva, Switzerland
- DOB: July 5, 1979
- Birthplace: St. Germains en Laye, France
- Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
- Weight: 152 lbs. (69 kg)
- Plays: Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
Biography
Amelie Mauresmo is a former World No. 1, she won two Grand Slam singles titles in 2006, at the Australian Open and at Wimbledon.
Mauresmo first attained the top ranking on 13 September 2004, holding it for five weeks on that occasion. She was the fourteenth World No. 1 in women's tennis since the computer rankings began. She is well known for her powerful one-handed backhand and her strong net play. As of June 8, 2009, Mauresmo is ranked World No. 17.
Career History
Singles
- Career record:
537-221
- Career titles:
25 (2 ITF)
- Highest ranking:
No. 1 (13 September 2004)
Grand Slam results
- Australian Open:
W (2006)
- French Open:
QF (2003, 2004)
- Wimbledon:
W (2006)
- US Open:
SF (2002, 2006)
Major tournaments:
- WTA Championships:
W (2005)
- Olympic Games:
Silver medal (2004)
Doubles results
- Career record:
89-60
- Career titles:
3 (2 ITF)
- Highest ranking:
No. 29 (26 June 2006)
Grand Slam Doubles results
- Australian Open:
QF (1999)
- French Open:
2R (1997, 1998)
- Wimbledon:
F (2005)
- US Open:
3R (1999)
