Julien Benneteau

Julien Benneteau is a French retired professional tennis player. He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 25 in November 2014 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 5 that same month.

Benneteau is notable for being runner-up in a record 10 ATP singles finals without winning the title, yet distinguished himself in doubles, securing 12 ATP doubles titles. He captured the 2014 French Open men’s doubles title with Édouard Roger-Vasselin and won the bronze medal in men’s doubles at the 2012 London Olympics with Richard Gasquet.

He was also part of the French team that won the 2017 Davis Cup. After his retirement in 2018, Benneteau became captain of the France Billie Jean King Cup team.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Julien Henry Guy Benneteau-Desgrois was born on December 20, 1981 in Bourg-en-Bresse, France. He stands 1.85 meters tall and played right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

Throughout his career, he earned prize money exceeding US$9.5 million and resided in Geneva, Switzerland.

Juniors

As a junior, Benneteau reached the semifinals of the boys’ singles at the 1999 Australian Open and the quarterfinals at the 1999 French Open, earning a strong reputation before turning professional in 2000.

Career

Benneteau turned professional in 2000 and quickly made progress on the ATP Tour.

Although he never won a singles title, he was runner-up in 10 ATP singles finals and reached the quarterfinals of the French Open in 2006. His best Masters results included semifinals at the 2014 Cincinnati Masters and 2017 Paris Masters as a wildcard.

In doubles, Benneteau won the 2014 French Open with Édouard Roger-Vasselin and claimed an Olympic bronze medal in 2012 with Richard Gasquet. He was integral to France’s Davis Cup success in 2017 and retired from professional tennis after the 2018 season, concluding his career at the Paris Masters. Since then, he has served as captain of the French Billie Jean King Cup team.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 273–297
• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 25 (17 November 2014)
• Current/Final ranking: N/A

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – Third Round (2006, 2012, 2013, 2018)
• French Open – Quarterfinals (2006)
• Wimbledon – Fourth Round (2010)
• US Open – Third Round (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Other tournaments

• Olympic Games – Second Round (2012)
• Davis Cup – Winner (2017)
• ATP Finals – N/A

Doubles

• Career record: 265–195
• Career titles: 12
• Highest ranking: No. 5 (3 November 2014)
• Current/Final ranking: N/A

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – Quarterfinals (2007)
• French Open – Winner (2014)
• Wimbledon – Finalist (2016)
• US Open – Semifinals (2004, 2007)

Other tournaments

• Olympic Games – Bronze Medal (2012)
• Davis Cup – Winner (2017)
• ATP Finals – Semifinals (2014)