Jacques Renavand
| Country (sports) |  France |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 November 1939 Couhé-Vérac, France |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 9–10 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 4R (1963) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1962) |
| US Open | 3R (1962) |
Jacques Renavand (born 12 November 1939) is a French former tennis player.[1]
Career[edit]
Renavand was active on tour in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He played for the France Davis Cup team in 1961 and 1962, with his appearances including a Europe Zone semi tie against Italy.[2] In 1963 he made the fourth round of the French Championships, winning three successive five-set matches en route.[3]
Retiring from tennis at the age of 24, Renavand went on to manage a famous nightclub in Paris called the Chez Castel.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Renavand's wife Isabelle is the daughter of former French Prime Minister Félix Gaillard. His two sons, Nicolas and Olivier, were professional tennis players.[5]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "J. Renavand a gagné sa place dans l'équipe de coupe Davis". Le Monde (in French). 22 May 1961.
- ^ "Italian Cuppers Advance A Notch". The Palm Beach Post. 24 July 1961.
- ^ "Tennis Battle In France". Sydney Morning Herald. 19 May 1963.
- ^ Zanon, Mauro (29 May 2022). "Quando il Roland Garros era una scusa per fare la bella vita". Tempi (in Italian).
- ^ "La saga Renavand". Le Parisien (in French). 1 September 2004.