François Joseph Marie Antoine Blanchy, best known as François Blanchy (born 12 December 1886, Bordeaux, France – died 2 October 1960, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France) was a tennis player competing for France[1].
Runner-up to Maurice Germot in the singles final of the Amateur French Championships in 1910, Blanchy eventually won the title in 1923 over eight-time champion Max Decugis. He also won the doubles title at the tournament in 1923, partnering Jean Samazeuilh.[2] Blanchy later became a sports official, directing the Villa Primrose (Bordeaux tennis club), and the French Tennis Federation.
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Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
Runner-up | 1910 | French Championships | Grass | Maurice Germot | – |
Winner | 1923 | French Championships | Clay | Max Decugis | 1–6, 6–2, 6–0, 6–2 |