Country (sports) Argentina Career titles 0 WTA, 12 ITF Weight 62 kg Residence Rafaela, Argentina Name Maria Salerni Turned pro 1999 | Prize money $656,296 Role Tennis player Retired 2009 Career record 263–173 Height 1.74 m | |
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Born 14 May 1983 (age 41) Rafaela, Argentina ( 1983-05-14 ) Plays Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Similar Ashley Harkleroad, Elena Bovina, Meghann Shaughnessy | ||
Mar a emilia salerni vs arantxa s nchez vicario en wimbledon 2001
María Emilia Salerni (born 14 May 1983), known as Pitu Salerni, is a former Argentine professional tennis player.
Salerni On 25 February 2008, she reached her best singles ranking of world number 65. On 23 September 2002, she peaked at world number 45 in the doubles rankings.
Salerni is a two-time former junior Grand Slam champion, winning Wimbledon and U.S. Open in 2000, as well as finishing runner-up at Roland Garros. She was named the 2000 ITF Junior World Champion. Salerni dated Argentine tennis player Guillermo Cañas until 2007.
Salerni retired from professional tennis in 2009 after a string of injuries.
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