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Borotra

British  
/ bɔrɔtra /

noun

  1. Jean ( Robert ) (ʒɑ̃). 1898–1994, French tennis player: secretary general of physical education under the Vichy government (1940)

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It was Tsonga's 103rd match win in a Grand Slam, putting him in a tie with Jean Borotra at the top of the list of French players with the most victories in majors. 

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2016

After World War I, Wimbledon's international reach was evident, most notably with the success of French players in the 1920s, such as Rene Lacoste, Jean Borotra and Henri Cochet.

From US News • Jun. 26, 2015

After World War I, Wimbledon’s international reach was evident, most notably with the success of French players in the 1920s, such as Rene Lacoste, Jean Borotra and Henri Cochet.

From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2015

Thanks to the Four Musketeers – Henri Cochet, René Lacoste, Jean Borotra and Jacques Brugnon – the French won six Davis Cups in a row between 1927 and 1932.

From The Guardian • Feb. 10, 2012

Athletes Veteran Tennist Jean Borotra, now Vichy's Sportf�hrer, forbade "Hello, ma, I'm glad I won," and all other remarks into radio microphones by sports winners.

From Time Magazine Archive