Clarisa Fernández
 | |
| Country (sports) |
 Argentina |
|---|---|
| Residence | Córdoba, Argentina |
| Born |
28 August 1981 Córdoba, Argentina |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 1⁄2 in) |
| Turned pro | 1998 |
| Retired | 2008 |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $678,184 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 228–130 |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 7 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 26 (31 March 2003) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2003) |
| French Open | SF (2002) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2002, 2006) |
| US Open | 1R (2002, 2003, 2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 75–48 |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 6 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 111 (9 June 2003) |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pan American Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1999 Winnipeg | Women's Doubles |
Clarisa Fernández (born 28 August 1981) is a retired Argentine tennis player who is best known for her semi-final appearance at the 2002 French Open, the first Argentine since Sabatini in 1992 to reach that stage.[1] Fernández was ranked 87th in the world[2] at the time of her shocking result. She defeated, in order: (Q)Lubomira Bacheva, Jelena Kostanić, Kim Clijsters, (13) Elena Dementieva, Paola Suárez, before losing to second-seeded Venus Williams in straight sets..
Fernández is a crafty left-handed player.[3] She turned professional in 1998,[4] and did not have much success before her appearance at the French Open. She has six ITF titles to her name, including one in 2006. Since 2003, Fernández has been plagued with injuries. She has suffered from tendinitis in her left shoulder, an injury to her left wrist, and to her right knee. Fernández is now trying to get her career back-on-track with a healthy start. Fernández enjoys playing on hard and grass courts. She was coached by Leonardo Lerda.[5] Her tennis inspirations are Pete Sampras and Martina Navratilova.
In April 2008, Fernández announced her retirement from professional tennis after a lengthy battle with knee injuries.[5]
Titles
Singles
| Legend |
| Grand Slam (0) |
| WTA Championships (0) |
| Tier I (0) |
| Tier II (0) |
| Tier III (0) |
| Tier IV & V (0) |
| ITF Titles (7) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | 12 October 1997 | Montevideo | Clay | Celeste Contin |
7–6, 6–4 |
| 2. | 18 July 1999 | Sezze | Clay |  Mihaela Moldovan |
6–2, 6–3 |
| 3. | 7 January 2001 | São Paulo | Hard |  Seda Noorlander |
6–3, 6–1 |
| 4. | 8 July 2001 | Orbetello | Clay |  Martina Suchá |
6–4, 2–6, 7–5 |
| 5. | 23 January 2005 | Miami | Hard |  Yanze Xie |
6–4, 6–2 |
| 6. | 5 March 2006 | Clearwater | Hard |  Alberta Brianti |
7–5, 6–2 |
| 7. | 25 November 2007 | Mexico City | Hard |  Julia Cohen |
6–1, 6–2 |
References
- ↑ "THREE AMERICANS AND AN ARGENTINE". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- ↑ "Venus, Serena roll, reach first French semis". CNN Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- ↑ "tennis: Fernandez's first 4.25; Debut in final four.". The Daily Post. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- ↑ "Clarisa Fernandez Player profile". Women's Tennis Association. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- 1 2 "Fernández Announces Retirement". Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
External links
- Clarisa Fernández at the Women's Tennis Association
- Clarisa Fernández at the International Tennis Federation
- Clarisa Fernández at the Fed Cup