Camila Giorgi
Tennis player with a strong serve
Born
December 30th, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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An accomplished tennis player from Italy, began professional career in 2006. Gained prominence for aggressive playing style and powerful serve. Achieved significant success on the WTA Tour and represented Italy in numerous international competitions. Secured multiple singles titles and consistently ranked among the top players globally.
Won the title at the 2019 Linz Open
Reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 2018
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