Martine Le Moignan Explained

Martine Le Moignan
Residence:West Sussex, England
Birth Date:28 October 1962
Birth Place: Guernsey, Channel Islands
Turnedpro:1984
Retired:Yes
Plays:Left Handed
Event:Women's singles
Highest Ranking:No. 3
Date Of Highest Ranking:November, 1987[1]
Worldopenresult:W (1989)
Updated:January 2016

Martine Le Moignan MBE (born 28 October 1962, in Guernsey, Channel Islands) is an English former professional squash player, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1980s and early-1990s. In international competition, she represented England.

Le Moignan won the World Open in 1989, defeating Susan Devoy of New Zealand in the final 4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8. She was also runner-up at the World Open in 1990, and runner-up at the British Open in 1985, 1989 and 1992. Le Moignan won four consecutive World Team Championships from 1985 to 1990.

Le Moignan was coached by Reg Harbour at the beginning of her career.[2] She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1990 New Year Honours for services to squash.[3]

World Open

Finals: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Winner 4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8
Runner-up 9–4, 9–4, 9–4

World Team Championships

Finals: 6 (4 titles, 2 runner-up)

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Winner New Zealand 2-1
Winner Australia 2-1
Winner Australia 3-0
Winner Australia 2-1
Runner-up Australia 2-1
Runner-up Australia 3-0

British Open

Finals: 3 (0 title, 3 runners-up)

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Runner-up 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5
Runner-up 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5
Runner-up 9–3, 9–5, 9–3

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Squash Info | PSA World Squash Rankings: Martine le Moignan | Squash.
  2. http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/02/02/martine-lisa-just-too-close-to-be-split/ Martine, Lisa just too close to be split
  3. United Kingdom lists: