[2] The iconic tennis shoe adidas Stan Smith was initially named "adidas Robert Haillet" when introduced in 1965, but was changed in 1971 after Haillet's retirement from tennis.

[3] Haillet staged a remarkable comeback in his fourth round match against Budge Patty at the 1958 French Championships.

[4][5] Haillet reached the semi-finals of the French championships in 1960 (beating Neale Fraser before losing to Nicola Pietrangeli).].

[6] Haillet turned professional in mid 1960 when he joined the pro tour of Jack Kramer.

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