Olivier Soules

Olivier Soules (born 24 March 1967) is a former professional tennis player from France.[1]

Olivier Soules
Country (sports) France
ResidenceBruay-la-Buissière
Born (1967-03-24) 24 March 1967
Douai, France
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Turned pro1989
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$106,777
Singles
Career record0–8
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 143 (6 July 1992)
Grand Slam Singles results
French Open1R (1990, 1991, 1992)
Doubles
Career record0–1
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 323 (17 July 1995)

Soules was runner-up in the 1989 French National Championships.[2]

As a wildcard, Soules appeared in three French Opens during his career.[2] The Frenchman was eliminated in the opening round of each occasion.[2] In 1990 he played world number 21 Guillermo Pérez Roldán and took the first set in a tiebreak, but lost the match in four.[2] The following year he was defeated by Jason Stoltenberg. He was matched up against second seed Stefan Edberg in 1992 and competed well, taking the third set and winning five games in the fourth set.[2]

He has coached Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis[3]

References

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