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'''Cédric Pioline''' (born ] ], in ], ]) is a retired professional ] player from France who played on the professional tour from 1989 to 2002. He reached the men's singles final at the ] in 1993 and at ] in 1997. On both occasions, he was beaten by ] in straight sets. '''Cédric Pioline''' (born June 15, 1969, in ], France) is a retired professional ] player from France who played on the professional tour from 1989 to 2002. He reached the men's singles final at the ] in 1993 and at ] in 1997. On both occasions, he was beaten by ] in straight sets.


Pioline was particularly noted for his topspin backhand. Pioline is one of only a few players to have reached the top ten in the ] rankings without ever winning a tournament (along with ] in 2006). Pioline was ranked as high as World No. 5 in 2000. Pioline was particularly noted for his topspin backhand. Pioline is one of only a few players to have reached the top ten in the ] rankings without ever winning a tournament (along with ] in 2006). Pioline was ranked as high as World No. 5 in 2000.
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Cédric Pioline
Country (sports) France
ResidenceGeneva, Switzerland
Height6 ft 2 in (1.89 m)
Turned pro1989
Retired2002
PlaysRight-handed; one-handed backhand
Prize moneyUS$6,921,029
Singles
Career record389–318
Career titles5
Highest rankingNo. 5 (May 8, 2000)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open4R (1998)
French OpenSF (1998)
WimbledonF (1997)
US OpenF (1993)
Doubles
Career record41–50
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 93 (January 13, 2003)
Last updated on: October 18, 2006.

Cédric Pioline (born June 15, 1969, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) is a retired professional tennis player from France who played on the professional tour from 1989 to 2002. He reached the men's singles final at the US Open in 1993 and at Wimbledon in 1997. On both occasions, he was beaten by Pete Sampras in straight sets.

Pioline was particularly noted for his topspin backhand. Pioline is one of only a few players to have reached the top ten in the ATP rankings without ever winning a tournament (along with Marcos Baghdatis in 2006). Pioline was ranked as high as World No. 5 in 2000.

Pioline won five singles titles in his career, the biggest coming at the ATP Masters Series event in Monte Carlo in 2000 - his last ever final on the professional tour. In addition to his finals appearances at the US Open and Wimbledon, he reached 10 other singles finals, including at Monte Carlo in 1993 and 1998. Pioline also competed for France in Davis Cup, winning the cup in 1991 and 1996.

After retiring from tennis, Pioline became a tennis administrator. Currently, he is the tournament director of the ATP Masters Series event in Paris and plays on the senior ATP tour.

Grand Slam singles finals

Runner-ups (2)

Year Championship Opponent in Final Score in Final
1993 US Open United States Pete Sampras 6–4, 6–4, 6–3
1997 Wimbledon United States Pete Sampras 6–4, 6–2, 6–4

Titles (6)

Legend
Grand Slam (0)
Tennis Masters Cup (0)
ATP Masters Series (1)
ATP Tour (5)

Singles (5)

No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent in Final Score in Final
1. March 11, 1996 Copenhagen, Denmark Carpet Denmark Kenneth Carlsen 6–2, 7–6(7)
2. April 28, 1997 Prague, Czech Republic Clay Czech Republic Bohdan Ulihrach 6–2, 5–7, 7–6(4)
3. June 14, 1999 Nottingham, United Kingdom Grass Zimbabwe Kevin Ullyett 6–3, 7–5
4. February 14, 2000 Rotterdam, The Netherlands Hard United Kingdom Tim Henman 6–7(3), 6–4, 7–6(4)
5. April 17, 2000 Monte Carlo, Monaco Clay Slovakia Dominik Hrbatý 6–4, 7–6(3), 7–6(6)

Doubles (1)

No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents in Final Score in Final
1. July 5, 1993 Gstaad, Switzerland Clay Switzerland Marc Rosset Netherlands Hendrik Jans Davids
South Africa Piet Norval 		6–3, 3–6, 7–6

Singles runner-ups (12)

No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent in Final Score in Final
1. October 26, 1992 Lyon, France Carpet United States Pete Sampras 6–4, 6–2
2. April 26, 1993 Monte Carlo, Monaco Clay Spain Sergi Bruguera 7–6, 6–0
3. September 13, 1993 US Open, New York City Hard United States Pete Sampras 6–4, 6–4, 6–3
4. October 11, 1993 Toulouse, France Hard (i) France Arnaud Boetsch 7–6, 3–6, 6–3
5. October 18, 1993 Bolzano, Italy Carpet United States Jonathan Stark 6–3, 6–2
6. October 25, 1993 Lyon, France Carpet United States Pete Sampras 7–6, 1–6, 7–5
7. August 29, 1994 Long Island, U.S. Hard Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov 5–7, 6–1, 6–2
8. February 5, 1996 Zagreb, Croatia Carpet Croatia Goran Ivanišević 3–6, 6–3, 6–2
9. February 19, 1996 Marseille, France Hard (i) France Guy Forget 7–5, 6–4
10. July 7, 1997 Wimbledon, London Grass United States Pete Sampras 6–4, 6–2, 6–4
11. March 2, 1998 London, United Kingdom Carpet Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov 7–5, 6–4
12. April 27, 1998 Monte Carlo, Monaco Clay Spain Carlos Moyà 6–3, 6–0, 7–5

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