Manuel Guinard Bio
Manuel Guinard is a French professional tennis player who specializes in doubles. Born on 15 November 1995 in Saint-Malo, France, he turned professional in 2016 and has built a reputation as a strong server and forehand player with a willingness to approach the net. He achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 134 on 31 October 2022 and reached a career-high ATP doubles ranking of world No. 14 on 16 March 2026. Guinard is coached by Sébastien Villette and has won three ATP Tour doubles titles, including two Masters 1000-level events.
Early Life and Background
Manuel Guinard was born in Saint-Malo, a coastal city in Brittany, France. He began playing tennis at the age of five or six at the TCJA Saint-Malo under the guidance of his first coach, Olivier Courteau. The early years at his hometown club laid the foundation for his lifelong interest in the sport and helped him develop the technical basics that would later define his game.
At the age of 12, Guinard joined a tennis-studies program in Quimperlé, where he trained from fifth grade through third grade. He later spent four seasons at the French Tennis Academy near Gorron, in the Mayenne department, a respected training center for aspiring French players. These structured environments allowed him to balance his academic education with high-level athletic development and introduced him to a more competitive training culture.
Driven by his passion for tennis, Guinard set long-term goals such as breaking into the Top 100 in the world rankings. By the time he was 19, he sought to obtain a state diploma, the Diplôme d’État, to qualify as a tennis coach, while continuing to pursue his competitive career. He later joined the Tennis Elite Team (TET) project in Saint-Malo, led by Christophe Cazuc, to support his progression on the professional circuit.
Manuel Guinard Career
Early Career (2016–2020)
After turning professional in 2016, Manuel Guinard began his career competing on the ITF Futures and ATP Challenger circuits, where he gained experience and steadily improved his ranking. He made his Grand Slam main draw debut at the 2019 French Open after receiving a wildcard for the doubles event, partnering with fellow Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech. The following year, at the 2020 French Open, the same wildcard pair reached the second round, which marked Guinard’s first Grand Slam tournament win in doubles.
Challenger Breakthrough (2021–2022)
In 2021, Guinard made his first Challenger final at the 2021 Open du Pays d’Aix, where he lost to Carlos Taberner. By 8 November 2021, he had reached the top 250 in the world at No. 247. The following year proved to be a breakthrough, as he won his maiden singles Challenger title at the 2022 Challenger di Roseto degli Abruzzi II as an alternate and reached a career-high doubles ranking of No. 155 in January 2022 after winning the 2022 Traralgon International with Zdeněk Kolář.
In May 2022, Guinard was awarded wildcards into both the singles and doubles main draws of the 2022 French Open. Later that spring, he qualified for the 2022 ATP Lyon Open main draw and defeated compatriot Hugo Gaston, ranked world No. 68, in the first round for his first tour-level win. He followed that victory with a defeat of Michael Mmoh to reach his first ATP quarterfinal, and as a result, he entered the top 150 in the singles rankings.
Doubles Rise (2023–2024)
In July 2023, Guinard won the 2023 Internationaux de Tennis de Troyes as a qualifier, defeating fellow countryman Calvin Hemery in the final and returning to the top 300 in singles. In doubles, he and Grégoire Jacq won four Challenger titles in the second half of 2023 and added two more in January 2024, along with another title in Zadar in March 2024.
The French pair Guinard and Jacq entered their home Grand Slam, the 2024 French Open, as alternates and, on their Major debut as a team, defeated 14th-seeded Americans Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow in the first round. They reached the third round with a win over Guido Andreozzi and Rinky Hijikata before losing to the Tsitsipas brothers. As a result, Guinard reached the top 100 at world No. 92 in doubles on 10 June 2024. He also reached his first ATP final with Jacq at the 2024 Swedish Open, and the following week reached his second ATP final at the 2024 Croatia Open Umag, eventually breaking into the top 70 in the doubles rankings on 9 September 2024.
ATP Tour Title Era (2025–Present)
In April 2025, Guinard won his maiden ATP Tour title at the 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters partnering Romain Arneodo as a wildcard pair. They defeated Rohan Bopanna and Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals, second seeds Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in the semifinals, and seventh seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool in the final. It was only the pair’s second tournament playing together, and the result lifted Guinard into the top 40 on 14 April 2025. In July 2025, he and Arneodo won their second ATP Tour title at the Croatia Open Umag, defeating Patrik Trhac and Marcus Willis in the final.
Later in 2025, Guinard reached his second Masters 1000 semifinal at the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters with new partner Guido Andreozzi, upsetting second seeds Heliovaara and Patten before losing to Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz. He finished the 2025 season ranked No. 24 in the world on 17 November 2025. In March 2026, Guinard won his second Masters title and the biggest of his career at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open with Andreozzi, beating top seeds Horacio Zeballos and Marcel Granollers in the semifinals and Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot in the final. The victory, his third ATP Tour title, lifted him to a career-high No. 14 in the doubles rankings on 16 March 2026.
Driving Style and Strengths
Guinard is a right-handed player who uses a two-handed backhand and stands 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) tall, allowing him to generate significant power on serve. He is known for his strong serve and forehand, and he has continued to refine his net play throughout his career. His doubles partnerships, particularly with Grégoire Jacq, Romain Arneodo, and Guido Andreozzi, have allowed him to leverage his aggressive baseline game and growing comfort at the net.
Notable Events and Milestones
Guinard’s signature achievements include his 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters doubles title as a wildcard, his 2026 BNP Paribas Open doubles crown, and his run to the third round of the 2024 French Open doubles with Grégoire Jacq. He also reached a major milestone in doubles by breaking into the top 100 in June 2024, and he made his Grand Slam singles debut at the 2022 French Open. Earlier in his career, he earned his first tour-level win at the 2022 ATP Lyon Open by defeating Hugo Gaston.
Manuel Guinard Career Wins
Manuel Guinard has compiled a strong record across both singles and doubles at multiple levels of professional tennis. On the ATP Tour, he has won three doubles titles, including two Masters 1000 crowns at the 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters and the 2026 BNP Paribas Open. On the ATP Challenger Tour, he has won 15 doubles titles and 2 singles titles, with his career prize money reaching US $1,472,696.
ATP Tour Doubles Highlights
Guinard’s first ATP Tour title came at the 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters, where he and Romain Arneodo won as a wildcard pair in only their second tournament together. He added a second title that same year at the 2025 Croatia Open Umag, again with Arneodo. His most recent and biggest title came at the 2026 BNP Paribas Open with Guido Andreozzi, where they defeated top seeds Horacio Zeballos and Marcel Granollers en route to the championship.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond the ATP Tour, Guinard has enjoyed consistent success on the Challenger and ITF circuits, claiming 15 doubles titles and 2 singles titles. His Challenger-level victories include multiple titles with Grégoire Jacq, beginning in 2023, and a run to the 2024 Swedish Open final that signaled his arrival as a credible ATP-level doubles player. He has also reached the mixed doubles final at a Grand Slam, finishing as runner-up at the 2026 Australian Open.
Manuel Guinard Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Detailed information about Manuel Guinard’s parents and broader family background is not publicly documented in available sources. He grew up in Saint-Malo, where he began his tennis journey, and credits the early support of his first coach, Olivier Courteau, and later mentors such as Christophe Cazuc, for helping him develop as a player.
Personal Life
Manuel Guinard resides in France and continues to focus on his professional tennis career, particularly in doubles. Public information about his marital status, spouse, or children is not currently available. He maintains an active presence on social media and is represented on court by coach Sébastien Villette.
2025 Season Performance
Manuel Guinard’s 2025 season represented the breakthrough year of his professional career in doubles. Beginning the year ranked outside the top 250, he won his maiden ATP Tour title at the 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters with Romain Arneodo as a wildcard pair, defeating three consecutive seeded teams to lift the trophy. The victory immediately elevated him into the top 40 in the world rankings, and he followed it with a second ATP Tour title in July at the Croatia Open Umag, again partnering Arneodo.
Throughout the rest of 2025, Guinard continued to compete at the highest level of the doubles game. He reached his second Masters 1000 semifinal at the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters with new partner Guido Andreozzi, upsetting the second-seeded pair of Heliovaara and Patten before falling to Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz. He finished the season ranked No. 24 in the world on 17 November 2025, capping a year that established him as a regular presence in major doubles draws.