Andrew Florent
Andrew Florent (24 October 1970 – 16 August 2016) was an Australian professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) | Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 October 1970 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 16 August 2016 (aged 45) |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro | 1990 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $1,113,285 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Career titles | 0 0 Challenger, 0 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 610 (10 May 1993) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q3 (1993) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 211–225 |
| Career titles | 3 5 Challenger, 0 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 13 (30 April 2001) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2000, 2001) |
| French Open | QF (1997) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2002) |
| US Open | 3R (2001) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | RR (1998, 2000) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1998) |
| French Open | 3R (1996) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1995) |
| US Open | 2R (1996, 1997, 1999, 2001) |
| Last updated on: 17 May 2023. | |
Florent was born in Melbourne to parents who had migrated from Mauritius. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 3 doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 10 times. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 13 in 2001.
Florent died from colorectal cancer at the age of 45 on 16 August 2016. He is the father of the Sydney AFL footballer Oliver Florent.
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