Patrick Briaud (born 6 February 1983) is an
American
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professional
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tennis
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player
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.
College career
Briaud played
college
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tennis for the
California Golden Bears
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.
Pro career
Briaud's professional endeavors had only limited success, in doubles. He won two minor league Challenger-level doubles events in 2007, and had only one ATP Tour level appearance in his career. This was a quarterfinal loss in the 2007
Mumbai tournament, partnered with
Wesley Moodie
Wesley Moodie (born 14 February 1979) is a former professional tennis player from South Africa.
Career Early life and college career
He began to play tennis at an early age and won the South African Junior Masters tournament in February 1996.
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.
World TeamTennis
Briaud was a member of the 2008
New York Buzz
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team, which won the King Trophy as
World TeamTennis
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champions.
See also
References
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1983 births
Living people
California Golden Bears men's tennis players
American male tennis players
Tennis people from Texas
Tennis people from California