Mélanie Bernard
Biography
Mélanie Bernard (born September 14, 1974 in Jonquière, Québec, Canada) is a Canadian former professional tennis player. She reached a career-high doubles ranking of No. 90 on January 29, 1996 and a career-high singles ranking of No. 253 on July 31, 1995. Along with compatriot Caroline Delisle, she made it to the third round in doubles at the 1995 French Open and to the first round at the 1995 Wimbledon. Also with Delisle, she reached the semifinals of the 1994 Challenge Bell. She retired in 1998.
ITF Circuit finals
Doubles: 10 (4 titles, 6 runners-up)
| Legend |
|---|
| $100,000 tournaments (0–0) |
| $75,000 tournaments (0–0) |
| $50,000 tournaments (0–0) |
| $25,000 tournaments (3–4) |
| $10,000 tournaments (1–2) |
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Jun 1991 | Covilhã, Portugal | 10,000 | Hard | Olivia de Camaret (FRA) | Kristine Jonkosky (USA) Siobhan Nicholson (IRL) |
1–6, 3–6 |
| Win | 1–1 | Apr 1992 | Nottingham, United Kingdom | 10,000 | Hard | Caroline Delisle (CAN) | Amy de Lone (USA) Lisa McShea (AUS) |
6–3, 7–5 |
| Loss | 1–2 | Jul 1992 | Evansville, United States | 25,000 | Hard | Caroline Delisle (CAN) | Danielle Jones (AUS) Tessa Price (RSA) |
2–6, 6–4, 4–6 |
| Loss | 1–3 | Jul 1992 | Roanoke, United States | 10,000 | Hard | Cindy Summers (RSA) | Danielle Jones (AUS) Tessa Price (RSA) |
2–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 1–4 | May 1993 | San Luis Potosí, Mexico | 25,000 | Hard | Caroline Delisle (CAN) | Sandra Cacic (USA) Janette Husárová (SVK) |
3–6, 6–3, 3–6 |
| Win | 2–4 | May 1993 | León, Mexico | 25,000 | Clay | Caroline Delisle (CAN) | Renata Kolbovic (CAN) Vanessa Webb (CAN) |
3–6, 6–3, 6–1 |
| Win | 3–4 | Jul 1993 | St. Simons, United States | 25,000 | Clay | Caroline Delisle (CAN) | Justine Hodder (AUS) Janette Husárová (SVK) |
7–5, 3–6, 6–4 |
| Win | 4–4 | Aug 1993 | Winnipeg, Canada | 25,000 | Hard | Caroline Delisle (CAN) | Janette Husárová (SVK) Hiromi Nagano (JPN) |
N/A |
| Loss | 4–5 | Jul 1994 | Evansville, United States | 25,000 | Hard | Maureen Drake (CAN) | Michelle Jackson Nobrega (USA) Shannan McCarthy (USA) |
6–4, 6–7(4–7), 3–6 |
| Loss | 4–6 | Sep 1994 | Vancouver, Canada | 25,000 | Hard | Caroline Delisle (CAN) | Marjorie Blackwood (CAN) Renata Kolbovic (CAN) |
5–7, 2–6 |
Doubles performance timeline
| Tournament | 1995 | SR | W–L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam Tournaments | ||||
| Australian Open | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – |
| French Open | 3R | 0 / 1 | 2–1 | 67% |
| Wimbledon | 1R | 0 / 1 | 0–1 | 0% |
| US Open | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – |
| Win–Loss | 2–2 | 0 / 2 | 2–2 | 50% |