Alain Brichant
Alain Brichant (born 7 May 1953) is a former professional tennis player from Belgium.
| Full name | Alain Brichant |
|---|---|
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| Born | 7 May 1953 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 329 (6 August 1984) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–10 |
| Highest ranking | No. 184 (26 August 1985) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1981, 1982) |
Biography
From 1981 to 1986, Brichant competed for the Belgium Davis Cup team in a total of eight ties and was the second member of his family to represent Belgium in tennis. His father Jacky, a French Open semi-finalist, played in a record 42 Davis Cup ties.[1][2]
Most of Brichant's appearances on the Grand Prix circuit came as a doubles player. His best performance on tour was a semi-final appearance at the Brussels Outdoor in 1980, with Bernard Boileau as his partner.[3] He won two Challenger doubles titles.
He featured in the main draw of the men's doubles at both the 1981 French Open and 1982 French Open.
Challenger titles
Doubles: (2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1981 | Brussels, Belgium | Clay | |
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7–5, 6–2 |
| 2. | 1985 | Ostend, Belgium | Clay | |
  |
6–2, 6–2 |
References
- "La finale 1978 entre Borg et Vilas rejouée à Ostende" (in French). 7sur7. 28 February 2008. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- "De (vergeten) iconen van het Belgische tennis" (in Dutch). sport.be. 9 March 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
- "ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Brussels Outdoor - 09 June - 15 June 1980". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
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