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Yvon Petra (Yvon Francois Marie Petra) was born on 8 March, 1916 in Cholon, French Indochina, is a French tennis player. Discover Yvon Petra's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

Popular As Yvon Francois Marie Petra
Occupation N/A
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 8 March 1916
Birthday 8 March
Birthplace Cholon, French Indochina
Date of death 12 September, 1984
Died Place Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Nationality China

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Yvon Petra Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Yvon Petra height is 1.96m .

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Yvon Petra Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yvon Petra worth at the age of 68 years old? Yvon Petra’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from China. We have estimated Yvon Petra's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1916

Yvon Petra (8 March 1916 – 12 September 1984) was a French male tennis player.

He was born in Cholon, French Indochina.

1938

In doubles, he won the French Championships twice, in 1938 with Bernard Destremau, defeating the best pair in the world Budge-Mako, and in 1946 with Marcel Bernard.

In 1938, he won the singles and doubles title at the French Covered Court Championships.

1943

He was a prisoner of war in World War II and after his release won three Tournoi de France singles titles from 1943 through 1945.

He emigrated to the United States and worked as a tennis pro at the Saddle and Cycle Club in Chicago and a country club in Connecticut towards the end of his life.

1946

Petra is best remembered as the last Frenchman to win the Wimbledon Championships men's singles title (in 1946), beating Geoff Brown in five sets in the final.

Petra was ranked world No. 4 for 1946 by A. Wallis Myers and world No. 8 for 1947 by Harry Hopman.

He was the last man to wear long trousers in a Wimbledon final and was the last Frenchman to win the singles title.

1948

Petra joined the tour of professional players in 1948.

2016

He was inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2016.