François Blanchy
| Born |
12 December 1886 Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Died |
2 October 1960 (aged 73) Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France |
François Joseph Marie Antoine Blanchy, best known as François Blanchy (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa blɑ̃ʃi]; 12 December 1886 – 2 October 1960) was a tennis player competing for France. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics and the 1920 Summer Olympics.[1]
Runner-up to Maurice Germot in the singles final of the Amateur French Championships in 1910, Blanchy eventually won the title in 1923 over eight-time champion Max Decugis. He also won the doubles title at the tournament in 1923, partnering Jean Samazeuilh.[2] Blanchy later became a sports official, directing the Villa Primrose (Bordeaux tennis club), and the French Tennis Federation.
Grand Slam finals
Singles: 2 (1–1)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
| Runner-up | 1910 | French Championships | Grass |  Maurice Germot | – |
| Winner | 1923 | French Championships | Clay | Max Decugis | 1–6, 6–2, 6–0, 6–2 |
References
- ↑ "Jean-François Blanchy". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
- ↑ "Event Guide / History / Past Winners 1891–2008". rolandgarros.com. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
External links
- François Blanchy at the Davis Cup
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