François Blanchy

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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Grand Slam finals

Singles: 2 (1-1)

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

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