My Story
I grew up with a racket in my hand and a dream in my heart: to become a professional and play on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
I was born in Latina on June 28, 1981, and lived in Val di Fiemme, amidst the mountains of Trentino. Sport has always been part of my life: first swimming, cross-country running, cross-country skiing… then tennis, which became my home.
At 12, I was called up to the Federal Technical Center, and from there began my journey in the national youth teams, a journey that would take me to the most important courts in the world.
I traveled the world for years facing the best tennis players on the international circuit. One of the greatest dreams was stepping onto and playing on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, a moment that alone is worth a lifetime of sacrifices.
But the dream didn't stop there. I managed to go further, achieving goals that seemed impossible at the time: winning Roland Garros in doubles in 2007, becoming the first Italian to conquer a Grand Slam in that specialty, reaching world ranking No. 27 in singles and No. 5 in doubles, and winning the 2006 Fed Cup with the Italian National Team.
Results built day after day, with discipline, dedication, and team spirit.
In one of the most complex moments of my path, a pilgrimage to Medjugorje marked a profound turning point in my personal and spiritual journey. From there was born the desire to tell the whole story: not just the trophies lifted, but also the fears, the falls, the fragility, and the strength of faith that helped me get back up.
Today I organize sports events related to tennis, pickleball, padel, and charity, collaborating with various entities and putting sport at the service of people. I am the author of books in which I tell the behind-the-scenes of a life made of challenges, choices, and transformations.
In everything I do, I carry with me the same conviction:
Failures do not exist; there are always only opportunities for growth.