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Fabio Fognini

Fognini playing in the 2022 Monte Carlo Masters
Country (sports)	Italy
Residence	Arma di Taggia, Italy
Born	(1987-05-24) 24 May 1987 (age 38) Sanremo, Italy
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Turned pro	2004
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Filippo Baldi
Prize money	US $18,831,523  36th all-time leader in earnings
Singles
Career record	426–389 (52.27%) (52.6%)
Career titles	9
Highest ranking	No. 9 (15 July 2019)
Current ranking	No. 89 (6 January 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	4R (2014, 2018, 2020, 2021)
French Open	QF (2011)
Wimbledon	3R (2010, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024)
US Open	4R (2015)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	3R (2016, 2021)
Doubles
Career record	224–221 (50.34%) (50.3%)
Career titles	8
Highest ranking	No. 7 (20 July 2015)
Current ranking	No. 1019 (6 January 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	W (2015)
French Open	SF (2015)
Wimbledon	2R (2014)
US Open	SF (2011)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour Finals	RR (2015)
Olympic Games	QF (2016)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2013, 2016)
Wimbledon	2R (2012, 2013)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	SF (2014, 2022) Record: 35–20 (63.64%)

Fabio Fognini (born on May 24, 1987) is a professional tennis player from Italy. He is known for his exciting style of play, especially on red clay courts. Fabio reached his highest singles ranking of world No. 9 in July 2019. He has won nine singles titles on the ATP Tour, with his biggest win being the 2019 Monte-Carlo Masters.

Fabio also achieved a major milestone in doubles. He won the 2015 Australian Open doubles championship with his partner Simone Bolelli. They were the first all-Italian men's team to win a Grand Slam title in the modern era of tennis.

About Fabio Fognini

Fabio Fognini was born to Silvana and Fulvio. He has a younger sister. Fabio started playing tennis when he was just four years old. Besides tennis, he loves football and supports the teams Inter Milan and Genoa CFC. He also enjoys motorbike racing and is a big fan of Valentino Rossi. Fabio can speak Italian, English, Spanish, and French. His nickname is "Fogna."

Fabio's Tennis Journey

Starting Out in Tennis

As a junior player, Fabio Fognini had a good record, winning 72 matches and losing 36. He reached a combined ranking of No. 8 in the world in May 2004. He also made it to the quarterfinals of both the Australian Open and French Open as a junior.

Fabio began his professional career in 2004, playing in smaller tournaments. He won his first "Futures" title in Spain in 2005. In 2006, he played his first match on the main ATP World Tour in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Breaking into the Top 100

In 2007, Fabio made his first appearance in a Grand Slam tournament at the French Open. He also had a great run at the 2007 Rogers Masters in Canada, where he beat the famous player Andy Murray. By the end of 2007, Fabio was ranked in the top 100 players for the first time, at No. 94.

First Doubles Final and Challenger Wins

In 2008, Fabio reached the semi-finals of tournaments in Costa Do Sauipe and Umag. He also won two "Challenger" tournaments in Turin and Genova, showing his skill on clay courts.

In 2009, he had a strong performance at the Monte-Carlo Masters, beating top players like Tomáš Berdych and Marin Čilić. He also won the San Benedetto Challenger title.

Grand Slam Quarterfinal and ATP Finals

Fabio had a big breakthrough in 2011 when he reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time at the French Open. He won a very long and exciting match that lasted over four hours to get there. Even though he couldn't play his next match due to injury, it was a huge achievement. Later that year, he reached the semi-finals of the US Open in men's doubles with Simone Bolelli.

In 2012, Fabio reached his first singles final on the ATP Tour in Bucharest. He also had good results at the 2012 French Open and US Open, reaching the third round in both.

Winning First ATP Titles and Top 20 Ranking

The year 2013 was very successful for Fabio. He reached his first Masters tournament semi-final at the Monte Carlo Masters, beating two top-10 players. This helped him reach a new career-high ranking of World No. 24.

Fabio won his first ATP singles title at the 2013 MercedesCup in Stuttgart. The very next week, he won his second title at the 2013 International German Open in Hamburg. He continued his winning streak, reaching a third final in a row in Umag. These wins helped him enter the ATP top 20 rankings for the first time.

More Success and Australian Open Doubles Title

In 2014, Fabio reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, his best result there. He also won his third career title at the Chile Open. He played a key role in the Davis Cup, helping Italy reach the semi-finals by beating Andy Murray on clay.

The year 2015 was historic for Fabio. He won his first Grand Slam title in men's doubles at the 2015 Australian Open with Simone Bolelli. They made history as the first all-Italian men's pair to win a Grand Slam in the Open Era. In singles, Fabio famously beat Rafael Nadal twice on clay that year, and once at the US Open in a thrilling five-set match.

Continuing to Win and Olympic Games

Fabio won his fourth ATP title in 2016 at the Croatia Open. He also played in the 2016 Rio Olympics, reaching the third round.

In 2017, he won his fifth ATP title in Gstaad. He also reached the semi-finals of the Miami Open. During the US Open, Fabio was unfortunately suspended from the tournament for his behavior during a match. He later received a fine and a provisional ban for future tournaments, which would be lifted if he maintained good behavior.

Eight ATP Titles and Career-High Ranking

Fabio had a fantastic year in 2018, winning three ATP titles. He won the Brasil Open in São Paulo, the Swedish Open in Båstad, and the Los Cabos Open in Mexico. His win in Los Cabos was against the world No. 4 player, Juan Martín del Potro. These wins helped him finish the year at his then career-high ranking of No. 13.

Monte-Carlo Champion and World No. 9

In 2019, Fabio achieved his biggest singles title win at the Monte Carlo Masters. He had been struggling before the tournament, but he surprised everyone by beating top players like Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal. He became only the fourth player to beat Nadal three times on clay. By winning this tournament, Fabio became the first Italian to win a Masters 1000 title. After this amazing victory, he entered the world's top 10 for the first time in his career, reaching No. 9. He was the oldest player to break into the top 10 since 1973.

Recent Years and Milestones

Fabio continued to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open in both 2020 and 2021. In 2022, he achieved a significant milestone by recording his 400th career singles win at the 2022 Hamburg European Open. He became the first Italian man in the modern era of tennis to reach 400 tour-level wins.

In 2023, Fabio reached his first ATP semi-final in over a year at the Moselle Open. He also won the Valencia Challenger tournament. In 2024, he continued to compete, reaching the third round of Wimbledon after beating the No. 8 seed Casper Ruud. Fabio finished the 2024 season ranked inside the top 100.

Playing for Italy: Davis Cup

Fabio has been a key player for the Italian Davis Cup team. In 2014, he helped Italy reach the semi-finals by winning important matches, including a straight-sets victory over Andy Murray. This was a rare loss for Murray in the Davis Cup.

Fabio's Gear and Style

Fabio Fognini uses a Babolat Pure Drive Racquet with Babolat RPM Blast strings. He also uses Babolat Vs Original grip.

He wears sportswear from Emporio Armani EA7. He also has a shoe sponsorship with ASICS.

How Fabio Plays Tennis

Fabio Fognini is known for his exciting and sometimes unpredictable style of play. He is especially good on clay courts. He is known for his quickness and movement on the court. While his serve isn't his strongest weapon, he focuses on placing the ball precisely. He can also hit very fast serves sometimes.

Fabio plays mostly from the back of the court, hitting powerful shots. One of his special shots is his "off forehand," which he uses very effectively. He also often hits his backhand down the line, especially in important moments of a match.

Fabio's Personal Life

Since 2014, Fabio has been in a relationship with fellow Italian tennis player Flavia Pennetta. Flavia is a retired player who won the 2015 US Open singles title. They got engaged in 2015 and were married in Ostuni, Italy, on June 16, 2016. They have three children: a son born in 2017, and two daughters born in 2019 and 2021.

In October 2020, Fabio tested positive for COVID-19 but recovered.

His nickname "Fogna" comes from his surname.

Images for kids

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  Fognini and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 2012 French Open

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  Fognini in 2014 Wimbledon

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  Fabio Fognini serving in his semi-final match against Daniil Medvedev at the 2018 Sydney International

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  Fognini at the 2019 French Open

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  Fognini at the 2023 Swiss Open Gstaad

See also

In Spanish: Fabio Fognini para niños

• Fabio Fognini career statistics
• Italian players best ranking
• Tennis in Italy