Personal

Coached by Leonardo Caperchi ... Father, Sergio, is a bartender; mother, Silvana, is the marketing manager of a leather store ... Began playing at age 7 when introduced to the sport by father, who also plays; began playing at a local club ... Favorite shot is serve; favorite surface is hard ... Also enjoys swimming, horse riding, and listening to music to relax ... Speaks Italian, English, Spanish ... Favorite actors are Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts; favorite movie is Mission Impossible 3 ... Favorite musicians are Eros Ramazzotti, U2; favorite types of music are hip hop, dance ... Favorite book is Da Vinci Code ... Favorite food is Pastasciutta alla sorrentina; favorite drink is Coca Cola ... Favorite place to visit is Eiffel Tower in Paris because it is very unique; favorite tournament is Wimbledon, because it is "the peak" ... Admires Pete Sampras, Monica Seles ... Short-term goal is to reach Top 70.

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Winner: 2003 - ITF/Albufeira-POR, ITF/Casale-ITA.

DOUBLES
Winner: 2008 - ITF/Oristano-ITA (w/Gatto Monticone); 2006 - ITF/Cairo 1-EGY (w/Brozda); 2005 - ITF/Nazare-POR (w/Cortez), ITF/Jesi-ITA (w/Gabba); 2003 - ITF/Vale do Lobo-POR, ITF/Albufeira-ITA (both w/Meruzzi), ITF/Gardone Val Trombia (w/Chevalier); 2002 - ITF/Bergamo-ITA (w/Haidner), ITF/Civitanova-ITA (w/Golimbioschi); 2001 - ITF/Spoleto-ITA (w/Floris); 2000 - ITF/Sezze-ITA (w/Zavagli); 1999 - ITF/Maglie-ITA (w/Floris).