| Country (sports) |  France |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 November 1939 Couhé-Vérac, France |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 9–10 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 4R (1963) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1962) |
| US Open | 3R (1962) |
Jacques Renavand (born 12 November 1939) is a French former tennis player. [1]
Renavand was active on tour in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He played for the France Davis Cup team in 1961 and 1962, with his appearances including a Europe Zone semi tie against Italy. [2] In 1963 he made the fourth round of the French Championships, winning three successive five-set matches en route. [3]
Retiring from tennis at the age of 24, Renavand went on to manage a famous nightclub in Paris called the Chez Castel. [4]
Renavand's wife Isabelle is the daughter of former French Prime Minister Félix Gaillard. His two sons, Nicolas and Olivier, were professional tennis players. [5]
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