Camila Giorgi — Biography

Camila Giorgi is a former professional tennis player from Italy who also modeled in the lingerie industry. She achieved her highest singles ranking of No. 26 in the world on October 22, 2018. Recognized for her aggressive play and strong flat groundstrokes, she is noted as one of the most formidable ball strikers on the tour. Giorgi earned her first ITF title in 2009 and made her initial appearance in a Grand Slam main draw at the 2011 Wimbledon Championships. She made an impressive showing in her second Wimbledon outing by reaching the fourth round in 2012. This performance helped her break into the top 100 of the WTA rankings. The following year, she notched another third-round finish at Wimbledon and reached her second Grand Slam fourth round at the US Open. Her first Grand Slam quarterfinal came at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, marking six years since her debut at the event. Giorgi reached her first WTA Tour final in 2014 at the Katowice Open and secured her maiden title at the Rosmalen Open. The pinnacle of her career was winning the 2021 National Bank Open in Montreal, where she triumphed over former world No. 1, Karolína Pliskova, in the final match. Giorgi has a diverse heritage, being of Argentine, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Italian descent. As of June 2024, she boasts a following of 742 thousand on Instagram.