An Italian Legend of Women's Tennis

Tathiana Garbin has taken Italy to the top of the women's Tennis world.

Jasmine Paolini, how much did the Italian player earn in 2024? From the WTA Finals to Wimbledon and Roland Garros, the prices

The Italian captain, together with her players, won the Billie Jean King Cup, realizing her lifelong dream and an exceptional 2024 for Italian tennis.

Who is she

Tathiana Garbin is a former Italian tennis player, who achieved remarkable fame and success both nationally and internationally during her career. Born in Venice on March 30, 1978, she is one of the best-known tennis players in the Italian panorama.

The career

The 46-year-old from Mestre, former world number 22, began her career on the clay courts of her city, thanks to the teachings of Krzysztof Piotrowski and Paolo Scantamburlo.

Jasmine Paolini, who is the Italian tennis star: age, origins, parents, boyfriend, where she lives and her career

Thanks to her talent, over the years she has stably entered the world top 50 with the absolute peak of having been the first Italian athlete to beat a number one in the ranking when in 2004, at Roland Garros, she overtook Justine Henin. She retired in 2011.

What happened after he retired

Entering the federal field immediately, the former tennis player took over the management of Italtennis in 2016, when she took the place of captain of the women's team, replacing Corrado Barazzutti.

His private life

Not much is known about Tathiana Garbin's private life, because the tennis player is very reserved. For years, she has been married to her wife Ylenia, the woman she has declared several times to love madly.

Success in Billie Jean King Cup

“A dream come true. I have a group of extraordinary champions, I am proud of them as people and players. It’s been an incredible journey, I know what each of them had to overcome to be here.”

These are the hot words of the captain of the Italian team of the Billie Jean King Cup, which has just won for the fifth time since the existence of the tournament, previously known as the Fed Cup. “Their strength is to continue to improve constantly. The unity in the group is the most important thing. I always remind the girls: play for yourself but also for all the fans behind you.” To them, to the Italians in Malaga, goes the captain's thanks. To the team goes the thanks of all, of all of us.”

Tathiana Garbin's rare cancer

“When I was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei, the tumor that originates from the appendix, I was ready: mentally and physically. I came back on the pitch for the match of my life, I want to be an example for my players. The example is fundamental.” Here is Tathiana Garbin's announcement on her state of health in 2023 on Corriere della Sera. “I also had my spleen removed and I don't have the antibodies my body should be producing. I meet relatives with a mask, but the situation required maximum precautions.” The Italian then recounted: “These were very difficult weeks, a journey full of pain but it can happen: after the removal of the peritoneum, adhesions at the intestinal level can occlude the intestine. I resolved without needing a third operation, I consider myself lucky. In the end, I always manage to come out on my feet.”