Sophie Amiach
Sophie Amiach (born 10 November 1963 in Paris) is a former professional tennis player from France who played on the WTA tour from 1980 to 1995.[1]
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Born | Paris, France | 10 November 1963
Turned pro | 1980 |
Retired | 1995 |
Prize money | $309,669 |
Singles | |
Career record | 190–203 |
Highest ranking | No. 57 (2 April 1984) |
Grand Slam Singles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1984) |
French Open | 3R (1989) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1984) |
US Open | 2R (1989) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 114–159 |
Career titles | 5 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 62 (14 August 1989) |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1980) |
French Open | 3R (1987) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1985) |
US Open | 2R (1982) |
Currently, she provides commentary on professional tennis in both English and French for different networks throughout the world. Perform/WTA that is the Women’s Tennis Association world feed, www.wtatv.com including the 2018 WTA Finals and Elite Trophy, ESPN (during the US Open), Input Media at Roland Garros (French Open), RMC a French Network. Sophie has also covered the 2016 Wimbledon final between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber for BBC Radio.
Career
Born in Paris, Sophie Amiach grew up in the south of France. Having started playing tennis at 4 years old, she became one of the best French juniors.[1] She won the first junior girls doubles at French Open in 1981. Amiach was selected in the 1981 French team of the Fed Cup.[2] She reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 1984 and played in 10 French Opens.[3] In 1987, Amiach was coached by Billie Jean King.[1]
WTA Finals
Doubles(0–1)
Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Runner-Up | 1989 | Taranto, Italy | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 2–6, 2–6 |
ITF Finals
Singles (0-4)
$25,000 tournaments |
$10,000 tournaments |
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
Runner-up | 1. | April 26, 1981 | Bournemouth, United Kingdom | Clay | ![]() |
5–7, 6–1, 3–6 |
Runner-up | 2. | July 13, 1981 | Pesaro, Italy | Clay | ![]() |
2–6, 0–6 |
Runner-up | 3. | November 9, 1981 | South Yarra, Australia | Hard | ![]() |
3–6, 1–6 |
Runner-up | 4. | September 19, 1988 | Chicago, United States | Hard | ![]() |
1–6, 5–7 |
Doubles (6–5)
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score |
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Runner-up | 1. | April 26, 1981 | Bournemouth, United Kingdom | Clay | ![]() |
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0–6, 1–6 |
Winner | 2. | November 2, 1981 | Frankston, Australia | Hard | ![]() |
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6–4, 6–2 |
Winner | 3. | April 11, 1982 | Curitiba, Brazil | Clay | ![]() |
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6–2, 6–2 |
Runner-up | 4. | February 8, 1988 | Stavanger, Norway | Carpet | ![]() |
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2–6, 6–7 |
Runner-up | 5. | June 6, 1988 | Key Biscayne, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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4–6, 6–2, 5–7 |
Runner-up | 6. | June 27, 1988 | Augusta, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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1–6, 2–6 |
Runner-up | 7. | September 25, 1989 | Chicago, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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3–6, 3–6 |
Winner | 8. | October 1, 1990 | York, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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7–6(4), 6–4 |
Winner | 9. | June 17, 1991 | St.Simons, United States | Clay | ![]() |
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6–3, 6–7(5), 6–3 |
Winner | 10. | January 18, 1993 | Mcallen, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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6–3, 7–6(2) |
Winner | 11. | January 24, 1994 | Austin, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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7–6(8), 7–6(5) |
Grand Slam Singles Tournament Timeline
Tournament | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 |
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Australia | A | A | 1R | QF | 1R | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
France | 1R | 1R | 1R | 2R | 1R | 1R | A | A | 3R | 2R | A | 1R | 1R |
Wimbledon | A | A | A | 2R | 1R | A | A | A | 2R | 1R | A | A | A |
United States | A | 1R | A | 1R | 1R | A | A | A | 2R | A | A | A | A |
A = did not participate in the tournament.
References
- 40-Love Archived 2012-04-02 at the Wayback Machine, Sophie Amiach's professional site
- Fed-cup profile
- ITF Tennis profile
External links
- Sophie Amiach at the Women's Tennis Association
- Sophie Amiach at the International Tennis Federation
- Sophie Amiach at the Fed Cup