| Country (sports) |  Belgium |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 February 1942 Liège, Belgium |
| Turned pro | 1958 (amateur tour) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 6–18 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1963) |
| French Open | 2R (1964, 1967, 1970) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1963, 1964, 1966) |
| US Open | 2R (1963) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 6–14 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1963) |
| French Open | 3R (1970) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1968) |
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