Julien Benneteau ended his 18-year pro career in October. He made 10 singles finals but ...
Julien Benneteau ended his 18-year pro career in October. He made 10 singles finals but ...
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Benneteau didn't win any of them. It is an Open Era record in tennis.
Benneteau didn't win any of them. It is an Open Era record in tennis.
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He said his most painful loss in a final came against Joao Sousa in Kuala Lumpur in 2013 when he held a match point.
He said his most painful loss in a final came against Joao Sousa in Kuala Lumpur in 2013 when he held a match point.
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Another tough loss in a final came in Sydney in 2012 against Jarkko Nieminen. Rain pushed back the final, which the Frenchman said affected him.
Another tough loss in a final came in Sydney in 2012 against Jarkko Nieminen. Rain pushed back the final, which the Frenchman said affected him.
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Cedric Pioline (pictured) and Pat Dupre lost their first nine finals before winning on the 10th attempt.
Cedric Pioline (pictured) and Pat Dupre lost their first nine finals before winning on the 10th attempt.
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But Benneteau also experienced success, including making the quarterfinals of his home grand slam, the French Open.
But Benneteau also experienced success, including making the quarterfinals of his home grand slam, the French Open.
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Benneteau beat Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in his career. The Frenchman also led Federer by two sets at Wimbledon in 2012 before the Swiss rallied.
Benneteau beat Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in his career. The Frenchman also led Federer by two sets at Wimbledon in 2012 before the Swiss rallied.
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Weeks later on the grass at Wimbledon, Benneteau combined with Richard Gasquet to win bronze in doubles at the London Olympics.
Weeks later on the grass at Wimbledon, Benneteau combined with Richard Gasquet to win bronze in doubles at the London Olympics.
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Benneteau excelled in doubles. In 2014 he combined with Edouard Roger-Vasselin to end France's 30-year men's doubles drought at Roland Garros.
Benneteau excelled in doubles. In 2014 he combined with Edouard Roger-Vasselin to end France's 30-year men's doubles drought at Roland Garros.
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In his farewell Davis Cup outing in September, Benneteau (seen here with his son) and Nicolas Mahut won in doubles against Spain.
In his farewell Davis Cup outing in September, Benneteau (seen here with his son) and Nicolas Mahut won in doubles against Spain.
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Benneteau played the last match of his career in October but he is staying in tennis. He is now France's Fed Cup captain, replacing Yannick Noah (left).
Benneteau played the last match of his career in October but he is staying in tennis. He is now France's Fed Cup captain, replacing Yannick Noah (left).
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