Published video “Yannick Noah - Saga Africa (ambiance secousse) (Clip officiel)”.
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Yannick Noah
Yannick Noah is a French former professional tennis player and singer, who was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005. Noah won the French Open in singles in 1983 and in doubles in 1984, and is a former captain of both France's Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup teams. During his nearly two-decade career, Noah captured 23 singles titles and 16 doubles titles, reaching a career…
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Born 18 May 1960 · Q221908
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2026· 3 entries
Published video “Yann et Nico : UN P'TIT TOUR À DEUX (V2)”.
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Published video “Yann et Nico : UN P'TIT TOUR À DEUX (Teaser)”.
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2024· 1 entry
Published video “Yannick Noah - Ensemble demain (clip officiel)”.
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2023· 1 entry
Published video “Yannick Noah - Un pas de côté (Clip officiel)”.
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2022· 7 entries
Released album “La Marfée”.
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Published video “Nouvel album le 21 octobre ! Préco disponible 💿 #YannickNoah #LaMarfée #Shorts”.
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Published video “Yannick Noah - La vie c'est maintenant (Clip officiel)”.
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Published video “Yannick Noah - Hey Sisters (Lyrics video)”.
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Published video “Yannick Noah - Back to Africa (Making Of)”.
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Published video “Yannick Noah - Back to Africa”.
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Awarded Knight of the Legion of Honour (2022).
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2019· 1 entry
Released album “Bonheur indigo”.
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2017· 1 entry
Noah added a third Davis Cup win for France under his guidance as captain, defeating Belgium in the final in Lille
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2014· 1 entry
Released album “Combats ordinaires”.
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2012· 1 entry
Released album “Hommage”.
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2011· 1 entry
Released album “Yannick Noah Tour”.
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2010· 2 entries
Released album “Frontières”.
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Yannick made a comeback with the release of Frontières, his eighth album, containing the single "Angela", a tribute to Angela Davis
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2007· 1 entry
Released album “Un autre voyage”.
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2006· 1 entry
Released album “Charango”.
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2005· 3 entries
Released album “Métisse(s)”.
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Noah performed at Bob Geldof's Live 8 concert, a fundraiser aimed at alleviating poverty in Africa
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And was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame that same year
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2004· 2 entries
Released album “Quand vous êtes là”.
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Awarded Philippe Chatrier Award (2004).
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2003· 1 entry
Released album “Pokhara”.
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2002· 1 entry
Released album “Live”.
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2000· 2 entries
Released album “Yannick Noah”.
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With his self-titled 4th album Yannick Noah, written by Erick Benzi and Robert Goldman
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1999· 2 entries
After their divorce in 1999, Noah was awarded custody of his daughters from his second marriage by British courts.
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Noah was awarded custody of his daughters from his second marriage by British courts
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1998· 1 entry
Released album “Zam Zam”.
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1997· 1 entry
Also captained France's Fed Cup team to its first ever win of that competition when they defeated the Dutch in the final
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1996· 3 entries
A tennis charity and adaptation for underprivileged children, especially in the poor areas and the banlieues
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When Noah coached the French team to defeat Sweden 3–2 in the final held in Malmö
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Noah also founded Fête le Mur in 1996, a tennis charity and adaptation for underprivileged children, especially in the poor areas and the banlieues.
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1995· 1 entry
British model Heather Stewart-Whyte, he has two daughters: Elijah (1996) and Jénayé (1997)
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1993· 2 entries
Released album “Urban Tribu”.
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Released the album Urban Tribu with the single "Get on Back", followed by the album Zam Zam in 1998
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1992· 1 entry
Noah received the Legion of Honour medal
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1991· 3 entries
Released album “Black & What!”.
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Noah captained the French team to its first Davis Cup victory in 59 years, defeating a heavily favoured US team 3–1 in the final
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With the album Black & What, featuring the popular track "Saga Africa", which he made the stadium sing with his players after the famous Davis Cup final win
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1985· 1 entry
Won the ATP Italian Open with ATP Mens (1985).
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1984· 2 entries
To Cécilia Rodhe (Miss Sweden 1978 and now a sculptor): Joakim (born in 1985) and Yelena (born in 1986)
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(with compatriot and best friend Henri Leconte)
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1983· 4 entries
Won the French Open with ATP Mens (1983).
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Awarded L'Équipe Champion of Champions (1983).
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And in doubles in 1984, and is a former captain of both France's Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup teams
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Becoming the first Frenchman in 37 years to win the French Open
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1982· 2 entries
Won the ATP Indian Wells Open with ATP Mens (1982).
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Was part of the French team which reached the Davis Cup final, where they were defeated 4–1 by the United States
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1981· 1 entry
Saying that amphetamines were the real problem in tennis as they were performance-enhancing drugs
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1977· 1 entry
And won his first pro title on the Italian Spring Satellite in 1977 and his first top-level singles title in 1978 in Manila beating Peter Feigl in the final
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1963· 1 entry
Noah's father returned to Africa with his family
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1960· 1 entry
Born 1960-05-18.
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