Romina Oprandi facts for kids
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Oprandi at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships
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| Full name | Romina Sarina Oprandi |
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| Country (sports) |  Italy(2005–2012)  Switzerland(from 2012) |
| Residence | Bern, Switzerland |
| Born | 29 March 1986 Jegenstorf, Switzerland |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Turned pro | 2005 |
| Retired | 2020 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$ 1,521,129 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 408–219 (65.07%) |
| Career titles | 26 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 32 (10 June 2013) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2012) |
| French Open | 1R (2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2010, 2012) |
| US Open | 2R (2011, 2012) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 113–79 (58.85%) |
| Career titles | 1 WTA, 11 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 112 (28 May 2007) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2007, 2011, 2013, 2015) |
| French Open | 1R (2011, 2012, 2013) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2013) |
| US Open | 2R (2012) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | W (2006), record 3–1 |
Romina Sarina Oprandi (born on March 29, 1986) is a retired professional tennis player. She has citizenship in both Switzerland and Italy. Romina played for Italy from 2005 until 2012, when she started representing Switzerland.
During her career, she won 26 singles titles and 11 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. She also won one doubles title on the main WTA Tour. Her highest singles ranking was world No. 32, which she reached on June 10, 2013. Romina retired from professional tennis in 2020.
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About Romina Oprandi
Early Life and Training
Romina Oprandi was born in Jegenstorf, Switzerland. Her parents are Roberto and Romy Oprandi. She was coached by her brother, Romeo Oprandi. Romina's favorite tennis surface to play on is clay.
Playing Style
Romina was known for being a strong baseliner. This means she liked to play from the back of the court. She was especially good at hitting "drop shots," which are soft shots that land just over the net, making them hard for opponents to reach.
Romina's Tennis Journey
Starting Her Career (2005–2006)
Romina first gained attention in 2006. She reached the quarterfinals of a big tournament in Rome. She had to play through qualifying rounds to get there. She eventually lost to Svetlana Kuznetsova in a very close match. Later that year, she won an ITF singles title in Denain, France.
Challenges and Comeback (2007–2009)
In 2007, Romina played in several major tournaments, including the Australian Open and the French Open. However, she had to stop playing for a long time because of a right forearm injury. She did not play for the rest of 2007 and the first half of 2008.
She returned to tennis in August 2008. She won an ITF tournament in Germany and reached a final in Italy. In 2009, she played her first WTA Tour event in over 18 months in Bogotá, Colombia. She also won a doubles title in Germany with her partner Sandra Martinović.
Key Achievements (2012–2014)
On August 12, 2012, Romina won the Bronx Open singles title in New York. She defeated Anna Chakvetadze in a tough three-set match.
In 2013, she reached the semifinals of two WTA Tour events. These were in Oeiras, Portugal, and Brussels, Belgium. After these successes, she faced another challenge: a shoulder injury. This injury kept her from playing for eight months.
Romina made a strong return in April 2014. She reached her first WTA Tour final at the Marrakech Grand Prix. She beat the top player, Daniela Hantuchová, in the semifinals. Although she lost the final match, she won her first WTA Tour doubles title on the same day. She partnered with Garbiñe Muguruza to win the doubles championship.
Grand Slam Tournaments
Romina Oprandi played in all four Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. These are the biggest events in tennis.
Singles Performance at Grand Slams
- Australian Open: Her best result was reaching the third round in 2012.
- French Open: She played in the main draw five times but did not win a match.
- Wimbledon: She reached the second round twice, in 2010 and 2012.
- US Open: She made it to the second round in both 2011 and 2012.
Doubles Performance at Grand Slams
Romina also competed in doubles at the Grand Slams. Her best result was reaching the second round at Wimbledon in 2013 and the US Open in 2012.
WTA Tour Finals
Romina Oprandi reached two finals on the WTA Tour, one in singles and one in doubles.
Singles Final: 1 (Runner-up)
In April 2014, Romina reached the final of the Morocco Open. This was an International-level tournament played on clay. She lost the match to María Teresa Torró Flor from Spain.
Doubles Final: 1 (Title)
In April 2014, at the same Morocco Open, Romina won her first WTA Tour doubles title. She teamed up with Garbiñe Muguruza. They won a very close match against Katarzyna Piter and Maryna Zanevska.
ITF Circuit Success
Romina Oprandi had a very successful career on the ITF Circuit, which is a level below the main WTA Tour.
Singles Titles (26 Wins)
She won 26 singles titles and was a runner-up 15 times. Many of her early wins were on clay courts in Spain and Italy. She won several $10,000 and $25,000 tournaments. In 2006, she won a $75,000 event in France. Later, she won two $100,000 tournaments in Italy and France in 2010. She continued to win titles up until 2018.
Doubles Titles (11 Wins)
Romina also won 11 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit and was a runner-up twice. She won titles with various partners, mostly on clay courts. Her wins included a $75,000 tournament in France in 2006 and another in Germany in 2012.
Big Wins
Romina Oprandi had one notable win against a top-ranked player.
- In 2011, she defeated Kim Clijsters, who was ranked No. 2 in the world at the time. This happened at the Rosmalen Open in the Netherlands, which is played on grass courts. Romina won the match in two sets.
See also
In Spanish: Romina Oprandi para niños
