Henri Cochet 1901 – 1987

Biography

Henri Cochet was born on December 14, 1901, in Villeurbanne, France, during a golden era of international sport. He devoted his life to the game of tennis, becoming a notable figure in the sport during the early twentieth century. His career unfolded during a transformative period for competitive tennis, when the sport was evolving from its amateur foundations into a more organized, international pursuit.

Throughout his life, Cochet remained connected to France and its sporting heritage. He spent his later years in the Paris region, eventually settling in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, a town with its own rich history and cultural significance. On April 2, 1987, at the age of eighty-five, Henri Cochet passed away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, concluding a life shaped by dedication to the sport he loved.

Following his wishes, Cochet was laid to rest at Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery, where he remains in his beloved region of France. His life spanned nearly nine decades, witnessing enormous changes in both tennis and the wider world.