Hall of Fame and Award
Darmon, who is Jewish, was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.
In November 2002, The International Tennis Hall of Fame and International Tennis Federation honored Darmon with the Davis Cup Award of Excellence, awarded to individuals who represent the ideals and spirit of Davis Cup competition.
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