Simone Bolelli

Simone Bolelli achieved his career-high singles ranking of World No. 36 on February 23, 2009, following a dynamic start to his professional tennis career in 2003. He made his mark early on the ITF Futures circuit, reaching his first Futures tournament semifinal in Egypt in 2003 and securing two Futures titles (F15 and F8) in Italy in 2004. The same year, he reached the final of a Challenger event in Bra?ov, followed by another Challenger final in Trani in 2005.

His ATP debut came in 2006 with appearances at the Monte Carlo Masters and Rome Masters, and he captured his first Challenger singles title in Biella, defeating Ivo Miná?. Bolelli made his Grand Slam singles debut at the 2007 French Open and reached his maiden ATP singles final at the 2008 BMW Open. Bolelli’s career trajectory saw significant progression in doubles, highlighted by his impactful partnership with Fabio Fognini. This collaboration culminated in their historic victory at the 2015 Australian Open doubles event, making them the first all-Italian male pair to win a Major in the Open Era.

That same year, the pair reached the Wimbledon semifinals, showcasing their formidable partnership. Reuniting with Fabio Fognini, Bolelli went on to win the 2022 Rio Open and the 2023 Argentina Open, reaffirming their strong connection on court. He has also been a crucial member of the Italian Davis Cup team, contributing to their championship victories in both 2023 and 2024. Currently, Bolelli maintains a prominent presence on the ATP Tour, particularly through his partnership with Andrea Vavassori.

Recognized by fans, he and Vavassori were voted the ATP Fans’ Favourite doubles team in 2024. Across his distinguished career, Bolelli has amassed 18 ATP Tour doubles titles and earned over $7.8 million in prize money.