Amelie Mauresmo made history in 2006 when she became the first Frenchwoman to reach the Wimbledon singles final in over 70 years. On July 6th, 2006, she defeated fellow Frenchwoman, Mary Pierce, in a thrilling three-set semifinal match. This victory
Amélie Simone Mauresmo is a French former professional tennis player, tennis coach, and tournament director. She was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 39 weeks. Mauresmo won 25 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including two majors, at the 2006 Australian Open and the 2006 Wimbledon Championships, as well as the 2005 WTA Tour Championships. She also won an Olympic silver medal in singles at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Mauresmo was known for her powerful one-handed backhand and strong net play.