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 March 29, 1986) is a retired tennis player. She has citizenship in both Switzerland and Italy. Romina played for Italy from 2005 until 2012. After that, she joined the Swiss Tennis Federation and played for Switzerland.
Romina won 26 singles titles and 11 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. She also won one doubles title on the WTA Tour. Her highest singles ranking was world No. 32, which she reached on June 10, 2013.
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About Romina Oprandi
Romina was born in Jegenstorf, Switzerland. Her parents are Roberto and Romy Oprandi. Her brother, Romeo Oprandi, was her coach. Romina's favorite playing surface is clay.
She is known for her strong baseline play. This means she hits the ball from the back of the court. Romina is also very good at hitting "drop shots." These are soft shots that barely clear the net.
Romina's Tennis Journey
Starting Her Career: 2005–2006
Romina first became well-known in tennis in 2006. She reached the quarterfinals of a big tournament in Rome. She had to play through qualifying rounds to get there. Later that year, she won an ITF singles title in Denain.
Challenges and Comeback: 2007–2009
In 2007, Romina played in several major tournaments. These included the Australian Open and the French Open. Unfortunately, she had to stop playing for a long time. She suffered an injury to her right forearm. This kept her off the court for about 18 months.
She returned to tennis in August 2008. Romina won an ITF tournament in Germany. She also reached the final of another ITF event in Italy. In 2009, she played her first WTA Tour event in a long time. She also won a doubles title in Germany with her partner, Sandra Martinović.
Later Career Highlights: 2012–2014
On August 12, 2012, Romina won the Bronx Open singles title in New York. She beat Anna Chakvetadze in a tough match.
In 2013, she reached the semifinals of two WTA Tour events. These were in Oeiras and Brussels. However, she then got a shoulder injury. This injury kept her from playing for eight months.
In April 2014, Romina reached her first WTA Tour singles final. This happened at the Marrakech Grand Prix. She beat the top player, Daniela Hantuchová, in the semifinals. Romina lost in the final to María Teresa Torró Flor. On the same day, she won her first WTA Tour doubles title. She teamed up with Garbiñe Muguruza. They won the doubles final at the same tournament.
Grand Slam Tournaments
Romina played in all four major Grand Slam tournaments. These are the biggest events in tennis.
- Australian Open: She reached the third round in 2012.
- French Open: She played in the first round five times.
- Wimbledon: She made it to the second round twice, in 2010 and 2012.
- US Open: She reached the second round in 2011 and 2012.
WTA Tour Finals
Romina reached one singles final on the WTA Tour. She was the runner-up at the Morocco Open in April 2014. She also won one doubles title on the WTA Tour. This was at the Morocco Open in April 2014, where she played with Garbiñe Muguruza.
ITF Circuit Success
Romina had a very successful career on the ITF Circuit. This is a level of professional tennis below the main WTA Tour.
- Singles: She won 26 singles titles and was a runner-up 15 times.
- Doubles: She won 11 doubles titles and was a runner-up 2 times.
Big Wins
Romina had a notable win against a top-ranked player.
- In 2011, she beat Kim Clijsters, who was ranked No. 2 in the world. This happened at the Rosmalen Open in the Netherlands.
Images for kids
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Romina Oprandi at Wimbledon in 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Romina Oprandi para niños
