About Benny Berthet
Lived 1910 – 1981 (aged 70). Benny Berthet was a French tennis player and tennis coach.
Benjamin Berthet (18 September 1910 – 20 January 1981) was a French tennis player and coach.
Berthet was born to Polish-Jewish emigrants in New York and moved to France as a nine-year old.
In 1931 he made the singles quarter-finals of the French Championships, losing to the top seed Jean Borotra.
Berthet's title wins included the Polish International Championships.
A jeweller by profession, Berthet fought with the French Army in World War II and became a prisoner of war in 1941. During his captivity at Oflag IV-D he and other prisoners build tennis courts to play on.
Berthet continued to compete after the war until his appointment as non playing captain of the France Davis Cup team in 1954. He held this role for a then record 11-years, before being replaced by Gérard Pilet after the 1955 campaign.
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Who was Benny Berthet?
French tennis player (1910–1981)
When was Benny Berthet born?
Benny Berthet was born on 18 September 1910 in New York City.
When did Benny Berthet die?
Benny Berthet died on 20 January 1981 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
What was Benny Berthet's occupation?
Benny Berthet was a tennis player and tennis coach.
What nationality was Benny Berthet?
Benny Berthet was French.
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