Jean Borotra was one of the "Four Musketeers" from his country who dominated tennis in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
12 Facts About Jean Borotra
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Jean Borotra was born in Domaine du Pouy, Biarritz, Aquitaine, the oldest of four children.
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Jean Borotra only failed to win the US Championships, as he was defeated in the final by his countryman Rene Lacoste in straight sets, thus missing a career Grand Slam.
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Jean Borotra made the final of the World Covered Court Championships in 1922, losing to Henri Cochet, but won the doubles and mixed doubles.
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Jean Borotra was ranked as high as world No 1 by Bill Tilden in 1930, although Tilden didn't include himself in the ranking.
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Jean Borotra was ranked No 2 by A Wallis Myers of The Daily Telegraph in 1926.
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Jean Borotra won his last major in 1936 when he teamed up with Marcel Bernard for the French Championship doubles at Roland Garros.
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In 1974, Jean Borotra was one of the last three people to be awarded the IOC's Olympic Diploma of Merit.
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In 1984, Jean Borotra received a Distinguished Service award from the United States Sports Academy in recognition of his achievements.
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The Jean Borotra Sportsmanship Award is an International Club award.
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In 1938 Jean Borotra married Mabel de Forest and they had one son.
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Jean Borotra was freed from the castle after the Battle for Castle Itter, in which he played a courageous role by vaulting from the fortress and running to a nearby town to summon reinforcements.