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Jean Laurent Robert Borotra ( French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ʁɔbɛʁ bɔ.ʁotʁa], Basque pronunciation: [borotɾa]; 13 August 1898 – 17 July 1994) was a French tennis champion. He was one of the "Four Musketeers" from his country who dominated tennis in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Jan 1, 2001 · Stats. Ranking. Personal. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS. In many ways, Jean Robert Borotra fit the image of the cosmopolitan Frenchman: A spectacular, debonair personality, a gallant kissing ladies' fingertips, a host of elegant parties aboard the Ile de France or at his fashionable residence in Paris.
6 days ago · Jean Borotra was a French tennis player. Born on August 13, 1898, in Biarritz, France, Jean Borotra grew up to become one of the most legendary tennis players of his time. His finesse and skill on the court earned him numerous accolades and a place in tennis history.
Apr 18, 2024 · Jean Borotra (born August 13, 1898, Arbonne, France—died July 17, 1994, Arbonne) was a prominent French tennis player of the 1920s. In 1927, as one of the Four Musketeers (the others being René Lacoste, Henri Cochet, and Jacques Brugnon), he helped France win the Davis Cup for the first time.
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Jun 14, 2012 · Borotra faced Ellsworth Vines, a tall and strong 21-year-old who had rolled through the entire Wimbledon field that June on the strength of his blistering serve. Borotra wasn't intimidated. He...
Official tennis player profile of Jean Borotra on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more.
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Feb 8, 2022 · Jean Borotra [FRA] Born: 13 August 1898 Died: 17 July 1994 Career: 1920-65 Plays: Right-handed (one-handed backhand) Peak rank: 2 (1926) Major singles titles: 4 Total singles titles: 80 * * * If any man physically embodied the energy of the serve and volley, it was Jean Borotra.
