“Hard to accept”: Amélie Mauresmo collapsed after the loss of a loved one

He accompanied him throughout his career… Tuesday August 30, 2022, Gilles Daubinet, sports doctor, who was doctor for the French tennis team for 20 years, died. Upset by the death of the one she considered a father, Amélie Mauresmo wanted to pay tribute to him. On Wednesday August 31, 2022, on Instagram, the director of Roland-Garros, who had met Gilles Daubinet when she was only 18, wrote: “My Doc, you left us last night and since then, there is this immense sadness and these memories of you that keep coming back. And especially the idea that you will no longer be there to continue to take me under your wing as you did from our first meeting when I was 18…“

Moved, Amélie Mauresmo remembered: “It was for my 1st selection for the France team, you who have done more than 20 years as a doctor in this great team! You were above all our shrink in real life! We shared so many moments together! That’s crazy ! So many secrets, laughs, joys, sorrows and victories too !Listing her memories with the doctor, the ex-athlete shared:I don’t forget: your coming to Australia over 48 hours to see me lift the trophy as you promised! You were also at Wimbledon of course. My knee saved thanks to you when it was finished and I still had dreams in my head. Our Harley road trip with the friends. Unforgettable ! Your legendary jokes which the players and the staff of the France team never got tired of.“

Amélie Mauresmo: “You will remain in my memory”

After talking about Gilles Daubinet’s listening, tolerance and benevolence, she added: “You were for me like this father who had already left too soon. Hard to accept. You will remain in my memory. I think very much of Corinne, Gregoire, Jess and Lucie who accompanied you to the end with so much courage.“Quickly, Amélie Mauresmo received the support of Internet users. In the comments section, we can indeed read: “What pretty words, which I’m sure will be heard from up there… Memories never fade and remain etched in our hearts…“; “What a shock to learn of the Doc’s disappearance. How sad. This man so good. Pro. Funny. Sincere” ; but also : “The DOC ! He was kind to the supporters during the various end-of-game drinks.“