Sophie Amiach
| Country (sports) |
 |
|---|---|
| Born |
10 November 1963 Paris |
| Turned pro | 1980 |
| Retired | 1995 |
| Prize money | $309,669 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 190–203 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 57 (2 April 1984) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1984) |
| French Open | 3R (1989) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1984) |
| US Open | 2R (1989) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 114–159 |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 4ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 62 (14 August 1989) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1980) |
| French Open | 3R (1987) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1985) |
| US Open | 2R (1982) |
Sophie Amiach (born 10 November 1963) is a French former professional tennis player who played on the WTA tour from 1980 to 1995.[1] Now commentates on the game.
Career
Born in Paris, Sophie Amiach grew up in the south of France. Starting playing tennis at 4 years old, she becomes one of the best French juniors.[1] She won the first junior girls doubles at French Open in 1981.
Amiach was selected in the 1981 French team of the Fed Cup.[2]
She reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 1984 and played in 10 French Opens.[3]
In 1987, Amiach was coached by Billie-Jean King.[1]
Career statistics
WTA doubles final (0–1)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-Up | 1989 | Ilva Trophy | Clay | | .svg.png){kind=small}  | 2–6, 2–6 |
ITF Circuit finals
Singles (0-1)
| $100,000 tournaments |
| $75,000 tournaments |
| $50,000 tournaments |
| $25,000 tournaments |
| $10,000 tournaments |
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| Runner-up | 1. | September 19, 1988 | Chicago, United States | Hard |  |
1-6, 5-7 |
Doubles (4–4)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | February 8, 1988 | Stavanger, Norway | Carpet |  |
 |
2-6, 6-7 |
| Runner-up | 2. | June 6, 1988 | Key Biscayne, United States | Hard | |
 |
4-6, 6-2, 5-7 |
| Runner-up | 3. | June 27, 1988 | Augusta, United States | Hard | |
 |
1-6, 2-6 |
| Runner-up | 4. | September 25, 1989 | Chicago, United States | Hard |  |
|
3-6, 3-6 |
| Winner | 5. | October 1, 1990 | York, United States | Hard | |
 |
7-6(4), 6-4 |
| Winner | 6. | June 17, 1991 | St.Simons, United States | Clay | |
|
6-3, 6-7(5), 6-3 |
| Winner | 7. | January 18, 1993 | Mcallen, United States | Hard | |
|
6-3, 7-6(2) |
| Winner | 8. | January 24, 1994 | Austin, United States | Hard | |
 |
7-6(8), 7-6(5) |
Grand Slam singles tournament timeline
| Tournament | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | A | A | 1R | QF | 1R | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| France | 1R | 1R | 1R | 2R | 1R | 1R | A | A | 3R | 2R | A | 1R | 1R |
| Wimbledon | A | A | A | 2R | 1R | A | A | A | 2R | 1R | A | A | A |
| United States | A | 1R | A | 1R | 1R | A | A | A | 2R | A | A | A | A |
A = did not participate in the tournament.
References
- 1 2 3 40-Love Archived 2012-04-02 at the Wayback Machine., Sophie Amiach's professional site
- ↑ Fed-cup profile
- ↑ ITF Tennis profile
External links
- Sophie Amiach at the Women's Tennis Association
- Sophie Amiach at the International Tennis Federation
- Sophie Amiach at the Fed Cup
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