Nicolas Coutelot
Nicolas Coutelot (born 9 February 1977) is a retired professional male tennis player from France who reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 87 in May 2002. He also failed a drugs test in 2004 and was suspended for two months (cannabis).[1]
| Country (sports) |  France |
|---|---|
| Residence | Garches |
| Born | 9 February 1977 Strasbourg |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Turned pro | 1996 |
| Retired | 2009 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $368,507 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 13–19 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 87 (13 May 2002) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (2001, 2003) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2002) |
| US Open | 1R (2002) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–3 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 306 (10 July 2000) |
1996–2004
At the 2001 French Open Coutelot caused a major upset when he knocked out former World No. 1 Marcelo Rios in straight sets in the second round.[2] But he lost a five set battle to Wayne Arthurs in the next round.[2] In 2002 at the French Open Coutelot caused controversy when he claimed that Juan Carlos Ferrero had fained injury, after he lost their second round encounter in the final set. However, Ferrero really was injured as he took a tumble whilst practicing against Tommy Robredo.[3] At the US Open Coutelot made his best appearance by reaching the first round before losing in straight sets to defending champion and World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt.[4]
Coutelot again reached the third round of the French Open when he bundled out David Nalbandian in five sets, despite being two sets to love up, before winning the final set.[5]
His career-high singles ranking was World No. 87.
Drugs suspension
Coutelot was suspended for two months in 2004 after he tested positive for cannabis when attempting to qualify for the Movistar Open.[1]
References
- "Decision in the case of Nicolas Coutelot". itf.com. 10 August 2004.
- Morglen (2 December 2008). "Arrêt sur images: Roland-Garros 2001" (in French). SportVox. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011.
- "Coutelot accuses Ferrero of faking". LA Times. 31 May 2002.
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 29 September 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links
- Nicolas Coutelot at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Nicolas Coutelot at the International Tennis Federation