Christophe Bernelle (born 31 December 1962) is a French former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  France |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 December 1962 Paris, France |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 185 (3 Jan 1983) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1983) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 237 (2 Jan 1984) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1983) |
A native of Paris, Bernelle was active on the professional tennis tour in the 1980s, with a best singles world ranking of 185 and national ranking of 13. His most notable performance came at the 1983 French Open, where he won a five-set first round match over Simon Youl, then lost in the second round to defending champion Mats Wilander.[1]
Bernelle is now employed by the French Tennis Federation as their head psychiatrist.[2]
References edit
- ^ Myers, Morley (26 May 1983). "Paris". United Press International.
- ^ "Christophe Bernelle, responsable du pôle « mental » à la FFT : « Je demande aux joueurs de pratiquer le "shadow" tennis, d'effectuer les coups à blanc »". L'Équipe (in French). 25 April 2020.