Flavio Cipolla
Italian tennis player and competitor
Professional tennis player with career highlights in singles and doubles. Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 70 in 2012. Competed in major Grand Slam tournaments, including the French Open and Wimbledon. Also participated in the ATP Challenger Tour, securing multiple titles throughout his career.
Achieved ATP singles ranking of No. 70
Competed in the French Open and Wimbledon
Won multiple Challenger titles
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October 20th, 1983 42 years ago
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October 20th, 1918 107 years ago
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October 20th, 1984 41 years ago
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