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Guillaume Raoux: The Record

A deep dive into the career of the French right-hander who made his mark on the ATP Tour during the competitive 1990s.

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Career Profile

The French Contender

Guillaume Raoux, born 14 February 1970, in Bagnols-sur-Cรจze, France, was a prominent professional tennis player throughout the 1990s. A right-handed player known for his one-handed backhand, he turned professional in 1989 and concluded his career in 2000. His career earnings totaled $2,446,506.

Professional Trajectory

Raoux demonstrated early promise by reaching the Wimbledon junior singles final in 1988. As a professional, he achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 35 in June 1998 and an identical peak doubles ranking of No. 35 in August 1996. This dual proficiency underscores his versatility on the court.

Notable Moments

Beyond his rankings, Raoux's career is marked by several key events. He represented France at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. He also holds a unique place in tennis history as the first player to be defeated by a young Roger Federer in an ATP Tour main draw match.

Singles Career Analysis

Singles Performance

Raoux compiled a career singles record of 179 wins to 225 losses. His career is highlighted by one ATP Tour singles title, captured at the 1992 Queensland Open in Brisbane. He was a finalist in four other ATP tournaments, demonstrating his consistent ability to reach the final stages of professional events.

ResultDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
LossNov 1991Birmingham, UKCarpetMichael Chang3โ€“6, 2โ€“6
WinSep 1992Brisbane, AustraliaHardKenneth Carlsen6โ€“4, 7โ€“6(12โ€“10)
LossMar 1995St. Petersburg, RussiaCarpetYevgeny Kafelnikov2โ€“6, 2โ€“6
LossApr 1995Johannesburg, South AfricaHardMartin Sinner1โ€“6, 4โ€“6
LossJun 1997Rosmalen, NetherlandsGrassRichard Krajicek4โ€“6, 6โ€“7(7โ€“9)

Challenger Circuit Success

The ATP Challenger Tour served as a significant platform for Raoux's development and success. He secured 6 singles titles on this circuit, which is instrumental for players earning the ranking points necessary to compete on the main ATP Tour. His victories spanned from 1989 to 1996, primarily on hard courts.

ResultDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
WinApr 1989Le Gosier, GuadeloupeHardYahiya Doumbia7โ€“6, 4โ€“6, 7โ€“6
WinMar 1990MartiniqueHardRobbie Weiss3โ€“6, 6โ€“3, 6โ€“3
WinSep 1990Gevrey-Chambertin, FranceCarpetHenrik Holm2โ€“6, 6โ€“4, 6โ€“4
WinAug 1992Segovia, SpainHardJoern Renzenbrink7โ€“6, 7โ€“6
LossOct 1993Brest, FranceHardJonathan Stark6โ€“7, 3โ€“6
LossAug 1994Istanbul, TurkeyHardMarkus Zoecke7โ€“6, 4โ€“6, 2โ€“6
WinNov 1995Nantes, FranceHardJeff Tarango6โ€“2, 7โ€“5
WinOct 1996Brest, FranceHardKarol Kuฤera6โ€“4, 4โ€“6, 6โ€“1

Doubles Career Analysis

Doubles Performance

Raoux was also a formidable doubles player, achieving a career record of 102 wins and 105 losses. He captured 4 ATP Tour doubles titles and was a finalist in 3 other events. His success in doubles, mirroring his singles ranking peak at No. 35, highlights his all-around skill set on the court.

ResultDateTournamentSurfacePartnerScore
WinJan 1993Jakarta, IndonesiaHardDiego Nargiso7โ€“6, 6โ€“7, 6โ€“3
LossSep 1994Bordeaux, FranceHardDiego Nargiso2โ€“6, 6โ€“2, 5โ€“7
LossMar 1995Copenhagen, DenmarkCarpetGreg Rusedski7โ€“6, 4โ€“6, 6โ€“7
WinApr 1995Johannesburg, South AfricaHardRodolphe Gilbert6โ€“4, 3โ€“6, 6โ€“3
WinFeb 1996Marseille, FranceHardJean-Philippe Fleurian6โ€“3, 6โ€“2
LossOct 1996Toulouse, FranceHardOlivier Delaรฎtre3โ€“6, 5โ€“7
WinJun 1998's-Hertogenbosch, NetherlandsGrassJan Siemerink6โ€“3, 3โ€“6, 6โ€“1

Challenger Circuit Dominance

Raoux maintained a perfect record in Challenger Tour doubles finals, winning all four he contested. These victories, achieved with French partners Olivier Delaรฎtre and Rodolphe Gilbert, further solidified his reputation as a strong doubles competitor and provided a foundation for his ATP Tour success.

ResultDateTournamentSurfacePartnerScore
WinMar 1990MartiniqueHardOlivier Delaรฎtre6โ€“3, 7โ€“5
WinNov 1994Nantes, FranceHardOlivier Delaรฎtre6โ€“4, 7โ€“6
WinAug 1995Segovia, SpainHardRodolphe Gilbert6โ€“4, 6โ€“3
WinOct 1995Brest, FranceHardOlivier Delaรฎtre7โ€“5, 6โ€“7, 6โ€“4

Grand Slam Performance

Singles Highlights

Raoux was a consistent presence at Grand Slam tournaments. His most significant singles result was reaching the fourth round of the 1998 Australian Open. He also made it to the third round at the Australian Open on two other occasions (1993, 1996) and at Wimbledon in 1997.

Tournament1988198919901991199219931994199519961997199819992000
Australian OpenA1RA1R1R3R3R1R3R2R4R2RA
French Open1R1R1R1R1R1R1R2R1R2R2R1R1R
WimbledonAQ12R1R1R1R1R1R2R3R1R1RQ2
US OpenAAA2R1R1R1R1R2R2R2R1RA

Doubles Highlights

In doubles, Raoux advanced to the quarterfinal stage at two different Grand Slams. He achieved this feat early in his career at the 1989 French Open and later at the 1996 Wimbledon Championships. He also reached the third round of the US Open twice (1995, 1997).

Tournament198919901991199219931994199519961997199819992000
Australian OpenAAAAAA2R2RAAAA
French OpenQF2R1R1R1R3R1R2R1R1R1R2R
Wimbledon3R1RQ32RAA2RQF1RAAA
US OpenAAAAAA3R2R3RAAA

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References

  1.  Roger Federer's first ATP Singles match win | World Tennis Magazine
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