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Yannick Noah: peaks, pressures and life lessons of an iconic career

Yannick Noah: peaks, pressures and life lessons of an iconic career

Update: 2025-09-15
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Yannick Noah, inspired by Arthur Ashe who recognised his talent and nurtured his potential, went on to craft an inspirational career of his own. In 1983, the 23-year-old became the first Frenchman in 37 years to lift the Roland Garros men’s trophy. He became world No.1 in doubles, an Australian Open semifinalist, and peaking at world No.5 in singles, became the highest ranked Frenchman in history. Yet it was team tennis that he cherished most: as Davis Cup captain, he guided France to three titles. Now preparing for the next chapter in his iconic tennis story – leading Team Europe as captain at Laver Cup San Francisco – Noah joined The Sit-Down to reflect on the highs and lows of his own career and the many life lessons it has provided.


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Yannick Noah: peaks, pressures and life lessons of an iconic career

Yannick Noah: peaks, pressures and life lessons of an iconic career

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