Yannick's Personal Biography

Name Yannick Noah
Date of birth 18 mei 1960
Number of titles 23 in singles
Crowning victory Roland Garros 1983
Current occupation singer
Father of Joakim Noah

Yannick's photo album

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Monsieur Le Coq Sportif

Tennistalent. Charmer. Clown. Entertainer. Protagonist. Crowd favourite. Yannick Noah is something else. Discovered by Arthur Ashe, as soon as this multitalented man enters the court something happens. For 25 years now, Le Coq Sportif has been the proud sponsor of this unique, larger-than-life personality and father of Joakim Noah.

It happened the year 1983...

It happened the year 1983...

Tennis boring? Guess again!

Tennis boring? Guess again!

Always a star

Always a star

Things you should know about Yannick

- He is the son of a Cameroonian father and a French mother
- He was discovered by the tennis legend Arthur Ashe
- He is the only French winner of Roland Garros since 1946, most recently in 1983
- He was voted the most popular Frenchman in 2005 and 2007
- After playing tennis professionally, he launched a successful career as a singer
- He has been the face of Le Coq Sportif for over 25 years now
- He is the father of Joakim Noah

A very Le Coq Sportif family

Yannick has talent in his genes. He passed these onto his son, Joakim Noah. Standing 2.11 m tall, Joakim is an NBA superstar.

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Meet Joakim Noah.

He is big. Literally: 6 ft 11 in. Figuratively, too: an NBA superstar. Plus, he is the son of the legendary Yannick Noah.

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Le Coq's legendary moments.

Le Coq Sportif is a brand with a rich history. The rooster has witnessed many legendary moments, up close and personal.

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WHEN LE COQ CROWS, YOU'LL HEAR IT

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