Alize Cornet's illustrious tennis career concluded on Tuesday with a straight-sets loss to Zheng Qinwen in the first round of the French Open. This match marked Cornet's 69th consecutive Grand Slam appearance, setting a new record. Playing on Court Philippe Chatrier, she was unable to overcome Zheng, who defeated her 6-2, 6-1.
Cornet began her Grand Slam journey at Roland Garros in 2005 when she was just 15 years old. Remarkably, she has competed in every Grand Slam tournament since the 2006 US Open, showcasing her consistency and resilience over the years.
Throughout her career, Cornet achieved significant milestones, including reaching a career-high ranking of 11th in 2009. One of her notable achievements was making it to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 2022, which was a surprising and impressive feat.
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