Martine Le Moignan

Martine Le Moignan MBE (born 28 October 1962, Guernsey, Channel Islands) is a 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.

Martine Le Moignan
Country England
ResidenceWest Sussex, England
Born (1962-10-28) 28 October 1962
Turned Pro1984
RetiredYes
PlaysLeft Handed
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 3 (November, 1987[1])
World OpenW (1989)
Last updated on: January 2016.

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 1985-1990.

Le Moignan was coached by Reg Harbour at the beginning of her career.[2]

World Open

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

Outcome Year Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Winner1989 Women's World Open Squash ChampionshipWarmond, Netherlands Susan Devoy4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8
Runner-up1990 Women's World Open Squash ChampionshipSydney, Australia Susan Devoy9–4, 9–4, 9–4

World Team Championships

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

Outcome Year Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Winner1985 Women's World Team Squash ChampionshipsDublin, Ireland New Zealand2-1
Winner1987 Women's World Team Squash ChampionshipsAuckland, New Zealand Australia2-1
Winner1989 Women's World Team Squash ChampionshipsWarmond, Netherlands Australia3-0
Winner1990 Women's World Team Squash ChampionshipsSydney, Australia Australia2-1
Runner-up1983 Women's World Team Squash ChampionshipsPerth, Australia Australia2-1
Runner-up1994 Women's World Team Squash ChampionshipsSaint Peter Port, Guernsey Australia3-0

British Open

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

Outcome Year Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Runner-up1985 Women's British Open Squash ChampionshipEast Grinstead, England Susan Devoy9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5
Runner-up1989 Women's British Open Squash ChampionshipWembley, England Susan Devoy9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5
Runner-up1992 Women's British Open Squash ChampionshipWembley, England Susan Devoy9–3, 9–5, 9–3

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