| Country (sports) |  Canada |
|---|---|
| Born | (1959-01-02)January 2, 1959 (age 66) Charlesbourg, Québec |
| Prize money | $23,465 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 2–8 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1984) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 6–17 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1984) |
| French Open | 3R (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1985) |
| US Open | 1R (1985) |
Hélène Pelletier (born January 2, 1959) is a Canadian former professionaltennis player.
Born inCharlesbourg, Pelletier showed talent in water skiing as a child and only took up tennis at the age of 14. She trained for a short time at the Hopman Academy in Florida before injuring her ankle and played tennis forRollins College.[1]
In 1979 she won aPan American Games silver medal in women's doubles and a mixed doubles bronze at theSummer Universiade in Mexico City.
Pelletier played a total of 12Federation Cup ties for Canada, from 1981 to 1985.
She was most prominent on the professional tour as a doubles player, often partnering Federation Cup teammateJill Hetherington, with whom she won the1984 Brasil Open in Rio de Janeiro and made the round of 16 at the1984 French Open. The pair's biggest win was overMartina Navratilova andGigi Fernández at the1985 Virginia Slims of Florida.[1]
As a singles player, her achievements including qualifying for the main draw of the1984 Wimbledon Championships. She defeatedLiz Smylie at the 1984 edition of theCanadian Open and won a Federation Cup match against Britain'sAnne Hobbs in the same year.
Retiring due to injury in 1986, Pelletier went on to have a career in media. She started at radio stationCKAC and since 1989 has been with Quebec sports broadcasterRéseau des sports (RDS).[1]
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Jul 1984 | Brasil Tennis Cup | Hard | Jill Hetherington |  Penny MagerKyle Copeland | 6–3, 2–6, 7–6(9–7) |
