Joachim Gérard
Joachim Gérard (born 15 October 1988) is a Belgian wheelchair tennis player. Gérard is a former singles world number one.
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| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 October 1988 Limelette, Belgium |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 504–205 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (5 December 2016) |
| Current ranking | No. 5 (14 January 2019) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | F (2016) |
| French Open | F (2020) QF (2014, 2015, 2016) |
| Wimbledon | SF (2016, 2018) |
| US Open | SF (2015) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Masters | W (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019) |
| Paralympic Games |  Bronze Medal (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 337–207 |
| Highest ranking | No. 3 (17 November 2014) |
| Current ranking | No. 5 (14 January 2019) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (2017, 2019) |
| French Open | W (2014) |
| Wimbledon | W (2019) |
| US Open | F (2013) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Masters Doubles | W (2014) |
| Paralympic Games | 2R (2012, 2016) |
| Last updated on: 14 January 2019. | |
Gérard is the champion of four grand slam doubles titles at the 2014 French Open, 2017 Australian Open, 2019 Australian Open and 2019 Wimbledon Championships.[1][2]
Gérard has also won singles title of the Wheelchair Tennis Masters in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019.[3][4][5]
References
- "Olsson and Gerard: men's wheelchair doubles champions". ausopen.com.
- Schofield, Daniel (13 July 2019). "British hopes suffer defeat in Wimbledon wheelchair finals". The Telegraph. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- "Gerard, Griffioen and Wagner win 2015 NEC Masters titles". www.tennisfoundation.org.uk.
- "Gordon Reid beaten by Joachim Gerard in Masters final at Olympic Park". www.bbc.com.
- "Alcott, Gerard, de Groot win 25th NEC Masters". www.itftennis.com.
- https://www.sport.be/nl/ditwas/2013/article.html?Article_ID=667361
- https://nl.metrotime.be/2019/12/21/news/sportgala-2019-joachim-gerard-pakt-voor-de-tweede-keer-de-prijs-voor-paralympier-van-het-jaar/
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