Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Residence | Le Mans, France |
Born | Sale, Morocco | 3 December 1978
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Turned pro | 2003 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Singles | |
Career titles | 37 |
Highest ranking | No. 9 (30 May 2011) |
Current ranking | No. 19 (12 October 2020) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | QF (2012, 2018, 2020, 2021) |
Other tournaments | |
Paralympic Games | 3R (2012, 2016) |
Doubles | |
Career titles | 62 |
Highest ranking | No. 4 (15 April 2013) |
Current ranking | No. 15 (12 October 2020) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
French Open | W (2012) |
Wimbledon | F (2013) |
Other doubles tournaments | |
Masters Doubles | W (2006) |
Paralympic Games | F (2012) |
Medal record |
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