Stories
Biography
- Began playing tennis at age 10 with her uncle...Coached by Vittorio Magnelli, the husband of Tour player Sandrine Testud...Prefers hard courts; best shot is the forehand...Father, Paolo Zavagli, is a doctor; mother, Maria Cristina Scatolini, is a teacher; has a younger sister, Maria Letizia...Likes to visit England to see its monuments...Self-described as simple and polite...Admires her parents' lifestyle; admires player Stefan Edberg for his elegance...Hobbies include writing and reading...Favorite actor is Brad Pitt.
Plays
Right-HandedCareer High
161Height
5'7 3/4'' (1.72 m)Birthday
Jun 4, 1977 June 4, 1977Birthplace
Bibbiena, Arezzo, ItalyCareer Highlights
SINGLES
Winner (0 WTA Tour): 1997 - ITF/Mallorca-ESP, ITF/Catania-ITA, ITF/Espinho-POR; 1995 - ITF/Istanbul-TUR.
Quarterfinalist (1): 1998 - Palermo.
DOUBLES
Semifinalist (1): 1999 - Palermo (w/Casoni).
Quarterfinalist (1): 1998 - Palermo (w/Schaerer).