Gloria Pizzichini
| Country (sports) |
 Italy |
|---|---|
| Residence | Osimo Scalo, Italy |
| Born |
24 July 1975 Osimo Scalo, Italy |
| Height | 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 1992 |
| Retired | 2005 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two–handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$448,056 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 212–207 |
| Career titles | 1 WTA, 6 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 45 (18 November 1996) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1993, 1997, 1998, 1999) |
| French Open | 3R (1996) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1993) |
| US Open | 2R (2000) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 70–77 |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 7 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 90 (22 September 1997) |
| Last updated on: 28 February 2010. | |
Gloria Pizzichini (born 24 July 1975) is an Italian former tennis player. She reached her highest singles ranking, World No. 45, on 18 November 1996, the same year she won her only WTA Tour title. In the 1996 "M" Electronika Cup final, she defeated domestic player Silvija Talaja 6–2, 6–0 to collect the trophy. In her career, Pizzichini defeated players such as Julie Halard, Iva Majoli and Ruxandra Dragomir.[1] She was the first player to be beaten by Elena Dementieva in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament, at the Australian Open in 1999.[2]
Personal life
Pizzichini was born to Enzo and Maria Pizzichini, and began playing tennis aged seven.[3] She has a sister, Francesca, and a brother, Paolo. Pizzichini cited Stefan Edberg as her role model.[3]
Career statistics
WTA Tour singles finals (1–0)
| Legend |
|---|
| Grand Slam (0/0) |
| WTA Tour Championship (0/0) |
| Tier I (0/0) |
| Tier II (0/1) |
| Tier III (0/1) |
| Tier IV & V (3/1) |
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 28 April 1996 | Bol, Croatia | Clay |  Silvija Talaja |
6–2, 6–0 |
References
External links
- Gloria Pizzichini at the Women's Tennis Association
- Gloria Pizzichini at the International Tennis Federation
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