Patrice Dominguez facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  France |
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| Born | 12 January 1950 Algiers, French Algeria |
| Died | 12 April 2015 (aged 65) Paris, France |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 150–154 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 36 (23 August 1973) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 4R (1973) |
| French Open | 4R (1971) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1974) |
| US Open | 2R (1973) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 107–116 |
| Career titles | 7 |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | F (1973, 1978) |
Patrice Dominguez was a talented French tennis player. He was born in Algeria on January 12, 1950. He became a professional tennis player and reached a high ranking of 36th in the world in 1973. Patrice also proudly played for France in the Davis Cup. This is a big international team tennis competition. He played in it from 1971 to 1979.
Dominguez was a runner-up twice in the mixed doubles event at the French Open. He reached the final in 1973 with Betty Stöve. He also made it to the final again in 1978 with Virginia Ruzici.
After his playing career, Patrice continued to work in tennis. He became a coach for famous players like Henri Leconte. He also worked as a TV commentator, sharing his tennis knowledge. From 2005 to 2011, he was a top director for the French Tennis Federation. Patrice Dominguez passed away on April 12, 2015, at 65 years old.
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Patrice Dominguez's Tennis Career
Patrice Dominguez had a strong career in tennis. He played in many major tournaments around the world. His highest singles ranking was No. 36 in 1973.
Grand Slam Achievements
The Grand Slams are the four biggest tennis tournaments each year. They are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Patrice Dominguez played well in these events.
He reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in 1973. He also made it to the fourth round of the French Open in 1971. At Wimbledon, he reached the fourth round in 1974. He played in the US Open, reaching the second round in 1973.
Mixed Doubles Finals
Patrice Dominguez reached the final of the mixed doubles at the French Open twice. In 1973, he played with Betty Stöve from the Netherlands. They finished as runners-up. In 1978, he teamed up with Virginia Ruzici from Romania. They also reached the final but did not win.
Doubles Titles and Finals
Patrice Dominguez was very successful in doubles tennis. He won a total of 7 doubles titles during his career. He also reached one doubles final where he was a runner-up.
He won his first doubles title in Madrid, Spain, in October 1974. He teamed up with Antonio Muñoz. Later that year, he won the Paris Indoor tournament with François Jauffret.
In 1975, he was a runner-up in Kitzbühel, Austria, with François Jauffret. He then won three more titles with François Jauffret. These wins were in Nice, France (1976 and 1978), and Murcia, Spain (1977). His final doubles title came in Bordeaux, France, in 1979. He won that title with Denis Naegelen.
Life After Playing Tennis
After retiring from playing, Patrice Dominguez stayed involved in tennis. He used his experience to help other players.
Coaching and Media Work
Patrice became a coach for several professional tennis players. He helped train famous French players like Henri Leconte and Fabrice Santoro. He also worked as a tennis analyst for different French media companies. This meant he would share his expert opinions on matches and players.
Leadership in French Tennis
From 2005 to 2011, Patrice Dominguez held an important position. He was the National Technical Director of the French Tennis Federation. In this role, he helped guide the development of tennis in France. He worked to improve training programs and support for young players.
Images for kids
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Patrice Dominguez at an event in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Patrice Dominguez para niños
