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Date
of Birth: February 25, 1982
Birthplace: Brindisi, Italy
Residence: Milan, Italy
Nationality: Italian
Height: 5' 7 3/4" (1.72 m)
Weight: 128 lbs. (58 kg)
Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Clothing: Sergio Tacchini |
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Shoes:
Nike
Racquet: Wilson
PERSONAL
*Coached by Gabriel Urpi
*Father introduced her to tennis at age five
*Favors hard courts and backhand shots
*Both parents and older sister, Giorgia, play recreational tennis
*Graduated
from high school in 2000
*Favorites include the color black, pasta, and actor Al Pacino
*Other sports interest is horse racing
*Enjoys listening to music
*Admires Monica Seles
*Goal is to reach the Top 10
*Most memorable experience was vacation she spent with Tathiana Garbin and
Rita Grande.
CAREER TITLES
SINGLES
2004: Sopot
2005: Bogota & Acapulco
2007: Bangkok
2008: Vina del Mar
DOUBLES
2005: Los Angeles with Dementieva
2006: Bogota with Dulko
HIGHEST RANKINGS
Singles: 16 (30/1/2006)
Doubles: 18 (17/4/2006)
BEST GRAND SLAM PERFORMANCES
Australian Open: 3rd round
Roland Garros: 3rd round
Wimbledon: 4th round
US Open: 1st round |
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