Residence: Vaucresson, France,,,Was a member of the French Davis Cup team in 1964. Won title at Caracas in '64. Was an original member of WCT "Handsome Eight" in 1968. Returned to the French Davis Cup team in 1970...He won U.S. Open doubles title in 1970 (w/Pilic). Ranked No. 1 in France in 1972...Opened Pierre Barthes Tennis Club in Cap d'Agde in 1972, and in Val Thorens in 1981.