Biography
Ronald Agenor
"The Haitian Sensation"
Formerly world ranked #22 in singles and #111 in doubles on the ATP Tour, 1/4 finalist at the French Open in 1989, 4th round at the US Open and French Open 1988, Winner of 3 ATP World Tour Events, Winner of 5 ATP Challengers, & Gold Medalist at the Central American & Caribbean Games in 1982. Olympian representing Haiti (Los Angeles, 1984, Seoul, 1988, Atlanta, 1996)
Big Serve
129 mph (208 kmh)
In 1991, Ronald recorded the 2nd fastest serve of the year with 129 mph (208 kmh) at the ATP World Tour event of Lyon, France, right behind Marc Rosset with 134 mph. Richard Krajicek also recorded his fastest serve that year at 129 mph, with Andre Agassi and Michael Stich both sharing the speed of 128 mph.
19 Year Career
Oldest Player On Tour
Ronald sustained one of the longest careers in Men's Professional Tennis with 19 years. He turned pro in 1983 and retired in 2002 at 38 years old. In 1999 he became at 35 years of age the oldest player since Jimmy Connors did it in 1991 to finish the year in the top 100 in the ATP World Tour ranking.
Hall of Fame
Black Tennis History
Ronald had the honor to be inducted into the Black Tennis Hall of Fame in a ceremony that was held at George Washington University in 2018 in Washington DC. The late Bob Davis was the master of ceremony and we are all thankful for all the work and dedication he has put in to preserve the rich history of Black tennis.
TENNIS IN CONGO
Shaba Champion
Ronald discovered the game of tennis in Lubumbashi, Congo (ex Zaire) at 10 years old in 1974 where his Dad Frederic was in function for the F.A.O (United Nations), and became the Shaba junior champion in 1976. 13 years later he reached the 1/4 finals at the French Open and was ranked #22 in the world.
PEACE & SPORT
Champions For Peace Club
Ronald is member of the 'Champions for Peace' club, a group of more than 90 famous elite athletes created by Peace and Sport an international organization placed under the High Patronage of H.S.H Prince Albert II based in Monte Carlo, Monaco, where Ronald was once a resident.