Port-La Nouvelle to Honor Local Tennis Champion Mélanie Lallemand
Port-La Nouvelle, France – the City of Port-La Nouvelle will present Mélanie Lallemand with its City medal later this November, recognizing her recent victory as champion of the National Tennis Cup, the world’s largest amateur tennis tournament.The ceremony will celebrate Lallemand’s achievement and her dedication to the sport upon her return to the region.
Lallemand, originally from Sigean and a former member of the Tennis club Nouvellois, secured the championship in the premier 4/6 category at the tournament held in Cap d’Agde in late October, organized by the French Tennis Federation. Her win marks a significant accomplishment for the local community and exemplifies the values of perseverance and passion, according to Port-La Nouvelle Mayor Henri martin. “It’s a source of pride for our town. Mélanie embodies the values of perseverance and passion that make our territory shine,” Martin stated.
Currently a Physical Education teacher in Seine-et-Marne, Lallemand’s path to victory included a decisive quarter-final win (6/0 – 6/0), a hard-fought super tie-break in the semi-final, and a controlled final performance (6/4 – 6/4).
Robin Fajol, president of the Tennis Club Nouvellois, expressed the club’s immense pride.”Mélanie Lallemand makes our New Year colors shine by winning the 2025 National Tennis Cup in category 4/6! The club is notably happy and honored to count among its members Mélanie, currently the highest ranked of our licensees,” Fajol said.”This victory illustrates not onyl his individual talent, but also the sporting spirit and the collective dynamic that drives our club.”
Lallemand’s athletic background is rooted in family,with parents Sandrine and Éric,and sisters Laurine and Charlène,all sharing a passion for tennis. Despite now residing in the paris region and teaching at the Marthe-Gautier college in Charny, she maintains a rigorous training schedule.the City medal presentation aims to honor both Lallemand’s sporting success and her inspiring journey built on dedication and passion.
