Camila Giorgi facts for kids
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Giorgi at the 2022 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  Italy |
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| Residence | Tirrenia, Italy |
| Born | 30 December 1991 Macerata, Italy |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Turned pro | 2006 |
| Retired | 2024 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Sergio Giorgi |
| Prize money | US$ 6,420,100 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 430–319 (57.41%) |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 26 (22 October 2018) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2015, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023) |
| French Open | 4R (2022) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2018) |
| US Open | 4R (2013) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | QF (2021) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–4 (0%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2013) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 8–8 (50%) |
Camila Giorgi (born 30 December 1991) is a former professional tennis player from Italy. She was known for her very strong and aggressive style of play. Camila hit the ball with a lot of power, making her one of the hardest hitters in women's tennis. Her highest singles ranking was world No. 26, which she reached in October 2018.
Camila won her first professional title in 2009. She played in her first major tournament, called a Grand Slam, at Wimbledon in 2011. She quickly became known for reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2012. This helped her enter the top 100 players in the world. She also reached the fourth round at the US Open in 2013. Her best Grand Slam result was reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2018.
Camila played in her first WTA Tour final in 2014. She won her first WTA title in 2015 at the Rosmalen Open. Her biggest win came in 2021 at the 2021 National Bank Open in Montreal. There, she beat a former world No. 1 player, Karolína Plíšková, in the final. Camila Giorgi retired from professional tennis in May 2024.
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About Camila's Life
Camila Giorgi was born in Macerata, Italy. Her parents are Claudia Gabriella Fullone and Sergio Giorgi. Her father, Sergio, is from Argentina but moved to Italy. He fought in the Falklands War in 1982. Camila's mother is a fashion designer. Today, her father is her full-time tennis coach, and her mother designs her tennis outfits. Camila is Jewish.
In 2013, Camila's family lived in Pisa, Italy. Camila can speak four languages: Spanish, Italian, French, and English. She has three siblings. Her older brother, Leandro, is studying to be an actor. Her younger brother, Amadeus, used to play professional football (soccer) for clubs in Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Camila also had a sister named Antonela, who sadly passed away in a car accident in Paris.
Camila's Tennis Journey
Starting Young
Camila first liked artistic gymnastics, which is a sport where athletes perform routines using different equipment. But when she was five years old, she watched her brother's tennis practice and decided she wanted to play tennis instead. Her father, Sergio, trained her very hard. When she was seven, a famous tennis champion named Adriano Panatta said she played like Andre Agassi, a very powerful male tennis player. In 2000, a famous tennis coach, Nick Bollettieri, saw her play. He offered her seven months of special training, which he had only offered to Maria Sharapova before.
In 2005, Camila reached the final of a junior tournament called the Nike Junior Tour. She also reached the final of another junior event in the Czech Republic.
Early Professional Years (2006–2010)
Camila started playing in small professional tournaments, called $10k tournaments, in 2006. She did well, reaching the semifinals in some events. By the end of 2006, she was ranked 944th in the world. In 2007, she reached the quarterfinals in a few tournaments.
In 2008, Camila played in her first big tournament qualifier, the Italian Open. She lost a close match to a top-ranked player. She finished 2008 ranked 480th.
In 2009, Camila won her first professional title in Katowice, Poland. She beat some higher-ranked players to win this $25k tournament. She also won another $50k tournament in Toronto. These wins helped her reach No. 285 in the rankings.
The year 2010 started slowly for Camila. But in October, she won another $25k tournament in South Carolina, losing only one set.
First Major Appearances (2011)
In 2011, Camila reached two finals in smaller tournaments. Her biggest achievement was qualifying for her first Grand Slam main draw at Wimbledon. A Grand Slam is one of the four biggest tennis tournaments in the world. She lost in the first round but gained valuable experience. She ended 2011 ranked 149th.
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Breaking into the Top 100 (2012)
Camila started 2012 by beating a top player, Nadia Petrova, at a tournament in Memphis. She then qualified for Wimbledon again. At Wimbledon, she surprised many by beating the 16th seed, Flavia Pennetta, and then Nadia Petrova again. She reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time! This great run helped her enter the top 100 players in the world.
US Open Success (2013)
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In 2013, Camila had a shoulder injury but still played. She beat a top-15 player, Marion Bartoli, in Strasbourg. At Wimbledon, she reached the third round. At the US Open, she had one of her biggest wins, beating former world No. 1, Caroline Wozniacki. She reached the fourth round there before losing to a fellow Italian player.
First WTA Finals (2014)
In 2014, Camila played at the Australian Open and reached the second round. She also played for Italy in the Fed Cup, a team tennis competition, and helped her country win.
At the Indian Wells tournament, she beat former world No. 1, Maria Sharapova. This showed she could beat top players. In April, she reached her first WTA Tour final at the Katowice Open, but she lost a very close match. She reached another final in Linz, Austria, later that year, also losing in three sets. She finished 2014 with a career-high ranking of No. 31.
First WTA Title (2015)
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Camila started 2015 by beating the 12th seed at the Australian Open and reaching the third round. She reached her second final in a row at the Katowice Open, but lost again.
Her hard work paid off at the Topshelf Open in Rosmalen, Netherlands. She won her first WTA Tour title there! She saved three match points in one match and then beat Belinda Bencic in the final. At Wimbledon, she reached the third round.
Later Career (2016–2024)
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In 2016, Camila faced tough draws at the start of the season, losing to top players like Angelique Kerber and Serena Williams. Her ranking dropped out of the top 50.
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In 2017, Camila had mixed results. She reached the semifinals in Shenzhen and beat top seed Karolína Plíšková in Prague. At Wimbledon, she made it to the third round.
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The year 2018 was a strong one for Camila. She reached the semifinals in Sydney and Prague. At Wimbledon, she made it to her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, where she played against the legendary Serena Williams. In October, she won her second WTA title at the Linz Open, which helped her return to the top 30 rankings.
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In 2019, Camila reached two more WTA finals, in Washington D.C. and the Bronx, but lost both. Injuries affected her season, and her ranking dropped to No. 98 by the end of the year.
In 2020, Camila reached the third round of the Australian Open again. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many tournaments to be canceled, but she still reached a semifinal in Palermo, Italy.
In 2021, Camila had a fantastic year. She reached the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Karolína Plíšková for the second time that year. Her biggest career win came at the Canadian Open in Montreal. She won her first WTA 1000 title, which is a very important type of tournament. She beat several top players, including Karolína Plíšková in the final. This win boosted her ranking back into the top 40.
In 2022, Camila returned to the top 30 after reaching the third round of the Australian Open. She also reached the fourth round of the French Open for the first time, beating Aryna Sabalenka, a top-10 player.
In 2023, Camila won her fourth WTA Tour title at the 2023 Mérida Open in Mexico. She beat Rebecca Peterson in the final. She also played a very long match in Miami, lasting over three and a half hours!
Camila Giorgi played her last professional match in May 2024 at the Miami Open, where she lost to world No. 1 Iga Świątek. She then announced her retirement from tennis.
How Camila Played Tennis
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Camila Giorgi was a baseline player, meaning she mostly played from the back of the court. She had a very aggressive style. She liked to hit the ball early, right after it bounced, and hit powerful, flat shots. Her best shot was her two-handed backhand, which she could use to hit winners from anywhere. She was known for hitting the ball with incredible power.
Camila often used strong serves followed by powerful forehands to win points quickly. She tried to hit the ball at sharp angles to surprise her opponents and hit winners. She often aimed for the lines on the court, which meant she hit many winning shots but also made many mistakes.
One part of her game that was sometimes tricky was her serve. She often took risks on her second serve, which sometimes led to double faults (when you miss both serves). In 2015, she had the most double faults recorded in WTA history. However, she was also very good at returning serves, often hitting deep returns and winning points directly from them. Her favorite courts to play on were fast hard courts and grass courts.
Sponsors
Camila Giorgi wore special tennis clothes designed by her mother. The brand name is Giomila. For her tennis racquets, she used Babolat racquets until 2021. After that, she switched to using Yonex VCORE 100 racquets.
Images for kids
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Giorgi at the 2022 French Open
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Giorgi at the 2008 Italian Open
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At the 2011 Wimbledon, Giorgi reached her first main draw in a major event
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Giorgi at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships
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Giorgi about to serve at the 2014 Indian Wells Open
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Giorgi at the 2015 French Open
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Giorgi at the 2016 US Open
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Giorgi at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships
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Giorgi at the 2018 Birmingham Classic
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Giorgi at the 2019 Bronx Open
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Giorgi hitting a backhand
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