Camila Giorgi (born December 30, 1991) is an Italian professional tennis player. She has a career-high singles ranking of world No. 26, achieved on October 22, 2018. She is the current Italian No. 3.
Giorgi is a baseline player, who has a highly aggressive playing style. She likes to take the ball early on the rise, and possesses powerful, flat groundstrokes. Her strongest groundstroke is her two-handed backhand, with which she can hit winners from any position on the court.
She hits the ball with relentless power, and is known to be one of the hardest hitters on the tour. She frequently utilizes aggressive serve-forehand combinations to finish points quickly. Giorgi aims to generate extreme angles with both her forehand and backhand, to surprise baseline opponents and hit winners with ease.
Giorgi was born in Macerata, Italy, and began playing tennis at the age of four. She turned professional in 2010, and made her Grand Slam debut at the 2011 Wimbledon Championships.
She reached the fourth round of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships in just her second appearance at the tournament. After her successful run at the championships, she made her top-100 debut in the WTA rankings.
Giorgi has won five WTA Tour titles, including the 2015 Canadian Open. She has also reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, the French Open, and Wimbledon.
Giorgi is a popular figure in Italy, and she is known for her flamboyant personality and her love of fashion. She is also a talented singer, and she has released her own album.
Giorgi is a rising star on the WTA Tour, and she is one of the most exciting players to watch. She is a force to be reckoned with, and she is sure to achieve great things in the years to come.
