Virginie Paquet

Virginie Paquet Ottaway (born 6 May 1967) is a French former professional tennis player.

Tennis career A right-handed player, Paquet competed on the professional tour in the 1980s and early 1990s. She reached a career high singles ranking of 208 in the world and was ranked as high as 116 in doubles.

Paquet appeared in the main draws of both the Australian Open and French Open during her career. Her best grand slam performance came at the 1986 French Open, where she had a first round win over Maria Lindström, before falling in the second round to fifth seed and eventual semi-finalist Hana Mandlíková.

ITF finals Legend $25,000 tournaments $10,000 tournaments Doubles: 5 (4–1) Outcome No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents ScoreRunner-up 1. 22 February 1987 Denain, France Clay Karine Quentrec Kathleen Schuurmans Erika Smith 3–6, 2–6Winner 1. 19 July 1987 Erlange, West Germany Clay Denisa Krajčovičová Alison Scott Heidi Sprung 6–1, 6–2Winner 2. 27 July 1987 Vaihingen, West Germany Clay Julie Halard-Decugis Hana Fukárková Denisa Krajčovičová 6–4, 6–3Winner 3. 24 January 1988 Denain, France Clay Karine Quentrec Liz Burris Lesley O'Halloran 6–3, 6–1Winner 4. 3 July 1988 Maglie, Italy Clay Frédérique Martin Ei Iida Yayuk Basuki 5–7, 6–2, 6–2

Personal life Her son is also a tennis player, Arthur Rinderknech. Her nephews are tennis player-coach Benjamin Balleret and his half-brother and current tour player Valentin Vacherot, both sons of Paquet's sister. Her niece is WTA Tour player Chloé Paquet.