Mary Pierce: Her new look during Roland-Garros disturbs viewers!

With Amélie Mauresmo, she marked French tennis forever: winner of Roland-Garros in 2000 (she was the last Tricolore to win the tournament, well after her friend Yannick Noah in 1983), Mary Pierce was one of the most great players of the last decade and was remembered by viewers for her long braid and her pronounced accent, she who is actually Franco-American.

But since then, some had somewhat forgotten her… It must be said that between her coaching activities, especially in Mauritius where she regularly resides, and her other passions (including religion, which is very important to her), the former player who is now 47 years old was no longer very close to the media. Until recent years: since 2017, she has indeed been a (luxury!) consultant for France Télévisions and comments on matches alongside journalists.

A job that seems to flourish … but also reminds viewers of its existence every year. And they sometimes seem surprised at his appearance, which changes over the years. However, today she seems more fulfilled than ever, behind her large square glasses… and she has kept the same smile!

“It never was…”

It must be said that Mary Pierce, who joined a Pentecostal community a few years ago, did not have the life she dreamed of: “After my career, I saw myself getting married, having children, taking care of my family and no longer traveling. But it never was, so I always travel, I train“, she confided wisely. It must be said that around her, all the other players have become mothers: Amélie Mauresmo, in particular, had two children (Aaron and Ayla, 6 and 4 years old), just like Justine Henin, his former Belgian colleague, who also won the tournament in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Mother of Lalie and Victor, she chose the same career, since she is at her side on the terrace of France Télévisions. Also former players, Michaël Llodra and Michaël Jeremiasz are also commentators this year, as are Arnaud Clément, Arnaud Di Pasquale and Pauline Parmentier for the other Roland-Garros broadcaster, Prime Video.