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Amélie Mauresmo was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Yvelines, France on July 5, 1979. Public records list Amélie Mauresmo as a tennis player and tennis coach. That works out to 47 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Knight of the Legion of Honour, International Tennis Hall of Fame (2015) and Officer of the National Order of Merit (2023). The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Amélie Mauresmo earns my deep respect not just for reaching world No. 1, but for what she did afterward. Her elegant one-handed backhand made her a joy to watch, yet her second act, coaching top male players and running a Grand Slam, impresses me even more. Staying inside the competitive arena long after retirement takes a rare kind of nerve. The Legion of Honour, the Hall of Fame, the National Order of Merit, all of it signals a nation that genuinely treasures her. To me she is proof that a great athlete can become an even greater leader.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Amélie Mauresmo
- Name (Japanese)
- アメリー・モウレズモ
- Reading
- あめりー・もうれずも
- Born
- July 5, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Yvelines, France
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- tennis player / tennis coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 2015 International Tennis Hall of Fame
- 2023 Officer of the National Order of Merit
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Amélie Mauresmo born?
Born July 5, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Amélie Mauresmo from?
Amélie Mauresmo is from Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Yvelines, France.
What does Amélie Mauresmo do?
Amélie Mauresmo works as tennis player, tennis coach.
How tall is Amélie Mauresmo?
Amélie Mauresmo is 175 cm.
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