Jérôme Haehnel (born 14 July 1980) is a retired French

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who is best known for defeating

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in the first round of the French Open in 2004. Haehnel's career-high singles ranking is World No. 78, which he reached in February 2005. Jerome was coached by his wife and has a

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Career highlights

1997

Defeated

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in an ITF match in Venezuela.

2004

Defeated

(Ranked 6th) of the United States in the first round of the French Open in 2004. Won his first and to date only ATP title in Metz by defeating compatriot

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in the final.

2007

During the

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, he defeated

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and

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Performance timelines

Singles

¹ Held as

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(clay) until 2008, Madrid Masters (clay) 2009–present. ² Held as Stuttgart Masters (indoor carpet) from 1996 to 2002, Madrid Masters (indoor hardcourt) from 2002 to 2008, Shanghai Masters (outdoor hardcourt) 2009–present.

Doubles

Wins over top 10 players

ATP career finals

Singles: 1 (1–0)

Challenger and Futures finals

Singles: 11 (7–4)

Doubles: 5 (3–2)

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