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Amélie Mauresmo

Amélie Mauresmo is a French former professional tennis player and coach.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Amélie Mauresmo is a French former professional tennis player and coach. She won two Grand Slam singles titles in 2006, held the world No. 1 ranking in women's singles, and later coached Andy Murray before becoming tournament director of Roland Garros.

Early life and junior career

Mauresmo was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, in 1979 and began playing tennis at a young age. She emerged as a major junior player in 1996, winning junior titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.

Professional career

She turned professional in 1993 and became one of the leading players on the WTA Tour. Her career highlights include 25 singles titles, two major championships in 2006, and a period as world No. 1.

Playing style and achievements

Mauresmo was known for a powerful one-handed backhand and strong net play. Her achievements also include an Olympic silver medal in women's singles at the 2004 Summer Olympics and recognition as one of France's most successful women's tennis players.

Coaching and administration

After retiring in 2009, Mauresmo moved into coaching, including work with Andy Murray. In 2022, she became the first female tournament director of Roland Garros.

Personal life and honours

Mauresmo was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2015 and was named a knight of the French Legion of Honour in 2007. Sources also identify her as openly lesbian.

Key facts

  • Won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2006.
  • Held the WTA world No. 1 ranking in women's singles in 2004 and again in 2006.
  • Won a silver medal in women's singles at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
  • Compiled a career singles record of 545–227 and won 25 singles titles.
  • Coached Andy Murray after retiring and became the first female tournament director of Roland Garros in 2022.
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Canadian context

Mauresmo is relevant to Canadian tennis readers as a major figure in modern women’s tennis and a former top-level coach and administrator in the sport.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Amélie Mauresmo?
She is a French former professional tennis player who became world No. 1 and won two Grand Slam singles titles.
What Grand Slam titles did she win?
She won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2006.
Did Amélie Mauresmo reach world No. 1?
Yes. She reached No. 1 in women's singles and was the first Frenchwoman to do so.
What did she do after retiring?
She became a tennis coach and later a tournament director at Roland Garros.
Did she win an Olympic medal?
Yes. She won silver in women's singles at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Was she inducted into the Hall of Fame?
Yes. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2015.

References

  1. WTA — https://www.wtatennis.com/players/130450/amelie-mauresmo
    Supports: Birth date and place, playing hand, junior titles, Grand Slam finals, coaching, Hall of Fame induction, and Roland Garros role.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Amelie-Mauresmo
    Supports: Biography, birth details, Grand Slam titles, retirement, coaching, and Legion of Honour.
  3. International Tennis Hall of Fame — https://www.tennisfame.com/hall-of-famers/inductees/amelie-mauresmo
    Supports: World No. 1 achievement, career context, and Hall of Fame induction.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A9lie_Mauresmo
    Supports: Career record and singles titles.