Happy birthday! Henri Leconte turns 61 today

By Lori Macatee
Paris
Last updated on July 4, 2024

The iconic and legendary tennis player turns 61 on Thursday, Jul. 4, 2024.

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Henri Leconte is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed tennis players of his generation.

Popular tennis player Henri Leconte has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Leconte, a cultural icon

Born in Lillers on July 4, 1963, Henri Leconte's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Leconte's not just a great tennis player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Henri hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Henri Leconte as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Henri, you're the best!