Michelle Rodríguez (tennis)

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Michelle Boulle-Rodríguez is a French and Chilean[1] former professional tennis player.[2]

Michelle Rodríguez
Full nameMichelle Boulle-Rodríguez
Country (sports) France
 Chile
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1966)
French Open3R (1962, 1964, 1968)
Wimbledon3R (1965)
US Open2R (1964)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (1966)
French Open2R (1967, 1970, 1971, 1974)
Wimbledon2R (1970)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open1R (1966)
French Open3R (1970, 1971)
Wimbledon3R (1967, 1968, 1973, 1974, 1980)

When she started her career she was known as Michelle Boulle and represented France, then married tennis player Patricio Rodríguez in 1966 and became a naturalised Chilean.[3]

Rodríguez played three ties for the Chile Federation Cup team, one in 1968 and another two in 1974. She won all three of her singles rubbers and lost all three doubles matches that she played.

During her career, she featured in the main draws of all four grand slam tournaments. Most of her singles appearances came in the 1960s, and from the 1970s, she primarily played doubles.

References

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  1. ^ Cáceres, Marcela (April 2019). Tramitación de nacionalidad chilena para deportistas extranjeros de alto rendimiento (PDF). Santiago, Chile: BCN. p. 7. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  2. ^ Deford, Frank (10 May 1965). "Net Gains on the Coconut Beat". Sports Illustrated.
  3. ^ Cavalla, Mario. Historia del tenis en Chile, 1882-2006 (in Spanish) (2006 ed.). Ocho Libros Editores. p. 125. ISBN 9568018263.
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