Édouard Roger-Vasselin, born on November twenty-eighth, nineteen eighty-three, is a distinguished French professional tennis player renowned for his prowess in doubles. He has made a significant mark in the sport, clinching two Grand Slam titles: the first at the 2014 French Open alongside partner Julien Benneteau, and the second in mixed doubles at the 2024 French Open with Laura Siegemund.
In addition to his Grand Slam victories, Roger-Vasselin has showcased his talent on the ATP Tour, achieving a remarkable career-high doubles ranking of world No. 6 in November two thousand fourteen. His impressive record includes winning twenty-nine doubles titles and one mixed doubles title, along with three prestigious Masters titles. He has also been a formidable competitor at Wimbledon, finishing as runner-up in both two thousand sixteen and two thousand nineteen, partnering with Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut respectively.
While primarily known for his doubles success, Roger-Vasselin has also made strides in singles, reaching a peak ranking of world No. 35 in February two thousand fourteen. His singles career highlights include finishing as runner-up at the 2013 Delray Beach Open and the 2014 Chennai Open. Notably, his best performances in Grand Slam singles events came when he reached the third round at the French Open and Wimbledon Championships in two thousand seven, as well as the 2014 Australian Open.
Roger-Vasselin hails from a tennis family, being the son of Christophe Roger-Vasselin, who reached the semifinals of the French Open in nineteen eighty-three. This legacy has undoubtedly influenced Édouard's journey in the world of tennis, where he continues to leave an indelible mark.