Henri Leconte's Dog Recovering from Surgery

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Spinee (see photo above) came out of the anaesthetic well.
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Henri Leconte’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Friday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to French media reports. The 63-year-old tennis player is said to have received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as he offered his Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.

UPDATE 02/08/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

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The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Paris Veterinary Hospital on Friday (July 31, 2026), prompting the tennis player to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

“May I ask one favor? My dog Spinee needs your prayers,” he Tweeted on Friday. “She just came out of a difficult surgery 20 minutes ago … She is my beloved.”

Henri Leconte’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the French tennis player posted updates to his numerous followers, about his dog’s delicate condition. “Spinee came out of the anesthetic well … her vital signs are good … your prayers are working,” he Tweeted.

Henri Leconte continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Saturday morning, things continued to look good. “The Spinee Report: Her vital signs are good… pink gums … sleeping peacefully… recovering as hoped,” he said. “Not out of the woods yet. Prayers working :)”

Prayers working

As Henri Leconte’s Twitter followers sent messages of support, he showed his gratitude. “With prayers like this I feel confident Spinee will be fine,” he wrote. “Thank you more than you will ever know.”

Here’s to hoping Spinee has a successful and speedy recovery!

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