Yannick Noah
French tennis player and pop singer
1960 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French tennis player and pop singer
Born
May 18, 1960
Age
~66 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
singer, performing artist, tennis player
CameroonBorn in Sedan
1960
Born in Sedan (1960-05-18)
1983
AwardL'Équipe Champion of Champions
2004
AwardPhilippe Chatrier Award
2022
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
Present
Age ~66
About
Yannick Noah is a French former professional tennis player and singer, who was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005. Noah won the French Open in 1983, and is a former captain of both France's Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup teams. During his nearly two-decade career, Noah captured 23 singles titles and 16 doubles titles, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 in July 1986 and attaining the world No. 1 doubles ranking the following month. Since his retirement from the game, Noah has remained in the public eye as a popular music performer and as the co-founder, with his mother, of a charity organization for underprivileged children. Noah is also the father of former NBA player Joakim Noah.
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Who is Yannick Noah?+
Yannick Noah is a French former professional tennis player and singer, who was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005. Noah won the French Open in 1983, and is a former captain of both France's Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup teams. During his nearly two-decade career, Noah c
What does the name Yannick mean?+
The name Yannick means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From Yannick, from Yannig.". It is of French origin.
When was Yannick Noah born?+
Yannick Noah was born on May 18, 1960.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From Yannick, from Yannig.
The name Yannick is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From Yannick, from Yannig.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Yannick — May 18, 1960
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
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