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Flavia Pennetta
Right-handed (two-handed backhand) · Turned pro Pro(February25,2000)/Retired(October29,2015) · 172cm
Flavia Pennetta is a professional tennis player from Italy, 44 years old, ranked No. 15 on the WTA singles rankings as of July 4, 2016. Career-high ranking: No. 6 (September 28, 2015). Pennetta has won 21 career singles titles from 36 finals (11 at tour level, 4 at WTA 125 / ITF, 6 at Billie Jean King Cup). Most recent title: U.S. Open - New York (2015), beating Vinci 7-6(4), 6-2 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 0-0. Last match: lost to Sharapova 7-5, 6-1 in the Round Robin at WTA Finals - Singapore, October 29, 2015. Best surface by career win rate: clay (175–90).
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