María Emilia Salerni
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María Emilia Salerni (born 14 May 1983), known as "Pitu Salerni", is a former professional tennis player from Argentina.
Quick Facts Country (sports), Residence ...
Country (sports) | Argentina |
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Residence | Rafaela, Argentina |
Born | (1983-05-14) 14 May 1983 (age 41) Rafaela |
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Turned pro | 1999 |
Retired | 2009 |
Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $656,296 |
Singles | |
Career record | 263–173 (60.3%) |
Career titles | 0 WTA, 12 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 65 (25 February 2008) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (2002, 2003, 2008) |
French Open | 1R (2001, 2008, 2009) |
Wimbledon | 1R (2001) |
US Open | 2R (2005) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 151–124 (54.9%) |
Career titles | 2 WTA, 9 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 45 (23 September 2002) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (2002, 2003) |
French Open | 2R (2003, 2005, 2006, 2009) |
Wimbledon | 1R (2001, 2003, 2006) |
US Open | 3R (2001, 2002) |
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On 25 February 2008, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 65. On 23 September 2002, she peaked at No. 45 in the doubles rankings.
The two-time former junior Grand Slam champion, winning Wimbledon and US Open in 2000, as well as finishing runner-up at Roland Garros, was named the 2000 ITF Junior World Champion. Salerni dated Argentine tennis player Guillermo Cañas until 2007.[1]
Salerni retired from professional tour in 2009 after a string of injuries.