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Amelie Mauresmo - Game Profile

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Amelie MauresmoJulian Finney / Getty Images


Date of Birth: 7/5/1979

Nation: France

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 141 lbs

Turned Pro: 1997

Best Singles Grand Slams: Won Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2006.

Plays: Right-handed, with one-handed backhand.

Basic Style: All-court.

Greatest Strengths: Powerful first serve. Power and strong topspin on groundstrokes. Good defensive slice backhand. Exceptional speed and athleticism.

Room for Improvement: Amelie can be streaky, but her mental toughness and consistency are improving.

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