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Sophie Erre
Sophie Erre (born 6 April 1979) is a former professional tennis player from France. Biography A right-handed player from Calais, Erre had a best ranking in singles of 165 in the world. Erre qualified for her first WTA Tour main draw at the 2000 Internationaux de Strasbourg, after which she was received a wildcard into the French Open, where she was beaten in the first round by Tamarine Tanasugarn Tamarine Tanasugarn ( th, แทมมารีน ธนสุกาญจน์, , ; born 24 May 1977) is a Thai former tennis player. Born in Los Angeles, she turned professional in 1994, and has been in the top 20 in both singles and doubl ... in two tiebreaks. ITF finals Singles: 8 (5–3) Doubles: 1 (0–1) References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Erre, Sophie 1979 births Living people French female tennis players Sportspeople from Calais ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calais
Calais ( , , traditionally , ) is a port city in the Pas-de-Calais department, of which it is a subprefecture. Although Calais is by far the largest city in Pas-de-Calais, the department's prefecture is its third-largest city of Arras. The population of the city proper is 72,929; that of the urban area is 149,673 (2018).Comparateur de territoire: Aire d'attraction des villes 2020 de Calais (073), Commune de Calais (62193) INSEE Calais overlooks the Strait of Dover, the narrowest point in the |
Amiens
Amiens (English: or ; ; pcd, Anmien, or ) is a city and commune in northern France, located north of Paris and south-west of Lille. It is the capital of the Somme department in the region of Hauts-de-France. In 2021, the population of Amiens was 135,429. A central landmark of the city is Amiens Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in France. Amiens also has one of the largest university hospitals in France, with a capacity of 1,200 beds. The author Jules Verne lived in Amiens from 1871 until his death in 1905, and served on the city council for 15 years. Incumbent French president Emmanuel Macron was born in Amiens. The town was fought over during both World Wars, suffering significant damage, and was repeatedly occupied by both sides. The 1918 Battle of Amiens was the opening phase of the Hundred Days Offensive which directly led to the Armistice with Germany. The Royal Air Force heavily bombed the town during the Second World War. In the aftermath, the city was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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1979 Births
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ''Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full Sino-American relations, diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, France, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's Chrysler Europe, European operations, which are based in United Kingdom, Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 7 – Cambodian–Vietnamese War: The People's Army of Vietnam and Vietnamese-backed Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation, Cambodian insurgents announce the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreat west to an area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eveline Vanhyfte
Eveline Vanhyfte (born 19 March 1984) is a Belgian former professional tennis player. Biography Vanhyfte began competing professionally in 2001 and won her only ITF singles title in 2003, at Heerhugowaard. As a doubles player, she won four titles on the ITF Circuit, all partnering Leslie Butkiewicz. She formed a wildcard pairing with Butkiewicz in the doubles event at the Hasselt Cup in 2004, which was her only WTA Tour main-draw appearance. In both 2004 and 2005, Vanhyfte featured in the Belgium Fed Cup squad. Not used in 2004, her opportunity came when an understrength Belgium faced the United States in the 2005 World Group quarter-final, held in Delray Beach. Ranked 392 in the world at the time, she was beaten in the singles by the world No. 1, Lindsay Davenport, in a one-sided 39 minute match. She also played in the doubles rubber with Kirsten Flipkens Kirsten "Flipper" Flipkens (; born 10 January 1986) is a Belgian professional tennis player. She has a career-high ran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Butkiewicz
Leslie Butkiewicz (born 26 May 1982) is a former tennis player from Belgium. Biography Butkiewicz, a right-handed player, won nine singles and 15 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. She also featured in the main draw of the doubles at several WTA Tour events, including five appearances at her home tournament in Antwerp. Both of the Fed Cup ties she played in for Belgium came against the United States. In 2005, she lost a dead rubber singles match to Venus Williams Venus Ebony Starr Williams (born June 17, 1980) is an American professional tennis player. A former world No. 1 in both singles and doubles, Williams has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, five at Wimbledon and two at the US Open. She is ... in the quarterfinals of the World Group. The following year, she partnered Caroline Maes in the doubles of the World Group semifinal against the United States, which was also a dead rubber. She was a member of the Belgian squad that lost the 2006 World Group final to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurélie Védy
Aurélie Védy (; born 8 February 1981) is a French former professional tennis player. On 15 May 2006, she achieved her career-high singles ranking of world No. 260. On 4 May 2009, Védy peaked at No. 85 in the doubles rankings. In her career, she won six singles and 33 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit The ITF Women's World Tennis Tour, previously known as the ITF Women's Circuit, is a series of professional tennis tournaments run by the International Tennis Federation for female professional tennis players. History It serves as a developmental .... Védy retired from professional tennis 2013. WTA career finals Doubles: 1 (runner-up) ITF Circuit finals Singles: 11 (6 titles, 5 runner-ups) Doubles: 56 (33 titles, 23 runner-ups) External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vedy, Aurelie 1981 births Living people French female tennis players 20th-century French women 21st-century French women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canet-en-Roussillon
Canet-en-Roussillon (; ca, Canet de Rosselló, ; oc, Canet de Rosselhon, ) is a commune and town in the French department of the Pyrénées-Orientales, administrative region of Occitania. Geography Canet-en-Roussillon is located in the canton of La Côte Sableuse and in the arrondissement of Perpignan, to the east of Perpignan. History The city walls were destroyed in the 19th century. With the development of sea bathing, the first beach settlement for bathers of the coast of Pyrénées-Orientales was created by Louise Lombard in 1849. As soon as 1854 are established municipal laws to rule types of bathing suits and separated zones of sea bathing for men and women. Government and politics Mayors Signature of mayor Basile Darbon in 1910. International relations Canet-en-Roussillon is twinned with: * Maynooth, Ireland Population Sites of interest * The medieval castle ; * The Saint-James church ; * The Château de l'Esparrou, a 19th c. manor ; * The old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginie Pichet
Virginie Pichet (; born 28 January 1983) is a retired French tennis player. In her career, she won seven singles and five doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 21 June 2004, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 120. On 22 June 2009, she peaked at No. 239 in the doubles rankings. Pichet, who started playing tennis at the age of seven, competed in the main draw of the French Open The French Open (french: Internationaux de France de tennis), also known as Roland-Garros (), is a major tennis tournament held over two weeks at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, beginning in late May each year. The tournament and ven ... in singles 2003, 2004, 2006, and in doubles in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 she lost her first round. Virginie Pichet retired from tennis 2014. ITF finals Singles: 22 (7–15) Doubles: 12 (5–7) External links * * 1983 births Living people French female tennis players 21st-century French women {{France-te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deauville
Deauville () is a commune in the Calvados department, Normandy, northwestern France. Major attractions include its harbour, race course, marinas, conference centre, villas, Grand Casino, and sumptuous hotels. The first Deauville Asian Film Festival took place in 1999. Deauville is regarded as the "queen of the Norman beaches" and one of the most prestigious seaside resorts in all of France. As the closest seaside resort to Paris, the city and its region of the '' Côte Fleurie'' (''Flowery Coast'') has long been home to French high society's seaside houses and is often referred to as the ''Parisian riviera''. Since the 19th century, the town of Deauville has been a fashionable holiday resort for the international upper class. Deauville is also a desirable family resort for the wealthy. In France, it is known perhaps above all for its role in Proust's ''In Search of Lost Time''. History overview The history of Deauville can be traced back to 1060, when seigneur Hubert du Mont- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Birnerová
Eva Birnerová (born 14 August 1984) is a Czech former tennis player. In her career, she won three doubles titles on the WTA Tour, as well as eight singles and 11 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 29 January 2007, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 59. On 21 May 2012, she peaked at No. 52 in the WTA doubles rankings. Playing for Czech Republic Fed Cup team, Birnerová has a win–loss record of 0–2. Career Birnerová was an all-court player who preferred playing on grass. On the junior tour, she was the 2002 European Champion and No. 1 in the combined world ranking of 18-U. In 2006, Birnerová won her first WTA Tour doubles title in Stockholm, alongside Jarmila Gajdošová. In 2011, she reached her first WTA Tour singles final in Tashkent, losing to top seed Ksenia Pervak Ksenia Yuryevna Pervak (russian: Ксения Юрьевна Первак; born 27 May 1991) is a retired tennis player from Russia. Pervak won one singles title on the WTA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glasgow
Glasgow ( ; sco, Glesca or ; gd, Glaschu ) is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth-most populous city in the United Kingdom, as well as being the 27th largest city by population in Europe. In 2020, it had an estimated population of 635,640. Straddling the border between historic Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire, the city now forms the Glasgow City Council area, one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and is governed by Glasgow City Council. It is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland and the third-highest GDP per capita of any city in the UK. Glasgow's major cultural institutions – the Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera – enjoy international reputations. The city was the European Capital of Culture in 1990 and is notable for its architecture, cult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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