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Mary Pierce. Mary Caroline Pierce (born 15 January 1975) is a retired tennis professional who represented France internationally in team competitions and the Olympics. She was born in Canada to an American father and a French mother, and holds citizenship of all three countries. Pierce won four Grand Slam titles: two in singles, one in doubles ...
- 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- March 1989
- Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Mary Pierce was a complete natural. Two years after she first picked up a racquet, Pierce was ranked #2 in the country in the USTA girls singles 12-and-under division. By this time, under the supervision of her father and coach, Jim, Mary was on the court every day for at least six hours. In 1989, at the age of 14, Pierce became the youngest ...
Mary Pierce was born in Montreal and grew up in the United States. She showed great promise from the moment she first stepped onto a tennis court at the age of 10. When she was 13, Mary moved to France, and made her debut on the professional circuit a year later. In 1994, at the age of 19, she reached her first Grand Slam final.
May 27, 2019 · Full of grace these days, Mary Pierce again returns to Paris as an observer of the sport rather than a competitor. The last Frenchwoman to win the singles title at Roland Garros, in 2000, finds ...
May 24, 2019 · Mary Pierce Finds Peace in Mauritius. Mary Pierce, right, with her fellow Hall of Fame inductee Li Na in January at the Australian Open. Edgar Su/Reuters. On the island nation of Mauritius, tennis ...
Jul 17, 2019 · Here’s a look at some of her career highlights. 1. The First Grand Slam. In 1994, Pierce’s steady ascent in the game saw her advance to her first major final at Roland Garros. Several months ...
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Mary Caroline Pierce (born 15 January 1975) is a retired tennis professional who represented France internationally in team competitions and the Olympics. She was born in Canada to an American father and a French mother, and holds citizenship of all three countries. Quick Facts Country (sports), Residence ...
