Laurent Prades (born 19 July 1968) is a former professional tennis player from France.[1]
| Country (sports) |  France |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 July 1968 Bordeaux, France |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $77,467 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 4–9 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 180 (6 July 1992) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1989) |
| French Open | 2R (1992) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–2 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 341 (20 August 1990) |
Prades qualified for his first Grand Slam tournament in 1989, at the Australian Open.[2] He played West German Hans-Dieter Beutel in the opening round and was beaten, despite winning the first two sets.[2] It wasn't until the 1992 French Open that he got another chance to play a Grand Slam, entering the event as a wildcard.[2] He defeated Byron Black in the first round and then met third seed Pete Sampras.[2] The American won in straight sets, although Prades did manage to force two of those sets into tiebreaks.[2]
Challenger titles
editSingles: (1)
edit| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1991 | Gramado, Brazil | Hard |  Fernando Roese
|
7–5, 6–7, 6–4 |