Thierry Bernasconi (born 3 September 1950) is a French former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  France |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 September 1950 |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 13–24 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1973, 1974) |
| French Open | 1R (1974) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1973) |
| US Open | Q2 (1969) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 8–15 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1974) |
| French Open | 2R (1968, 1971, 1974, 1976) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1974) |
| US Open | 2R (1969) |
Bernasconi, a French junior champion, possessed a powerful serve and featured in all four grand slam tournaments during his career.[1][2] In 1972 he was a quarter-finalist at the Queensland Open, upsetting Davis Cup players Colin Dibley and Patrick Proisy en route.[2][3] He also made the quarter-finals at Manchester in 1973.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Bernasconi, champion de France juniors a obtenu un succès logique". Le Monde (in French). 10 September 1968.
- ^ a b "Another upset by Bernasconi". The Straits Times. 30 November 1972. p. 29.
- ^ "Rosewall Advances to 2nd Round". The San Francisco Examiner. November 28, 1972.
- ^ "Hogan, Latham Reach Semis In Lawn Tennis". Hartford Courant. 8 June 1973.