Virginie Razzano

Virginie Razzano is a French former professional tennis player who has reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 16, achieved in September 2009. In her career, she won 2 WTA and 5 ITF Titles. She retired in 2018.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Virginie Razzano was born on May 12, 1983, in Dijon, France, and later resided in Nîmes. Standing 173 cm tall, Virginie Razzano played right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

She began playing tennis at age seven, inspired by her parents François and Thérèse, and was coached by Bertrand de Ducla. Known for her positive attitude and described as "the girl with a smile."

Junior Career

Razzano was a standout junior, winning the girls’ singles title at the 1999 Australian Open and the girls’ doubles at the 1999 French Open. Her junior success propelled her into the professional ranks, where she quickly established herself on the ITF Circuit.

Career

Razzano turned professional in 1999 and steadily climbed the WTA rankings. Her breakthrough came in 2007, when she captured her first WTA singles title at the Guangzhou International Women's Open and followed with a second title at the Japan Women's Open in Tokyo, defeating Venus Williams in the final.

Razzano also reached four additional WTA singles finals, including the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Eastbourne International in 2009.

A consistent performer at Grand Slam tournaments, Virginie Razzano reached the fourth round at the Australian Open (2001, 2006, 2008, 2009), French Open (2009), Wimbledon (2009), and US Open (2006). Her most famous victory came at the 2012 French Open, where she stunned Serena Williams in the first round, coming back from a set and 1–5 down in the second-set tiebreak and saving multiple match points.

In doubles, Razzano won one WTA title at the Open GDF Suez in Paris (2001, partnering Iva Majoli) and reached the quarterfinals of the 2008 US Open. She also made the quarterfinals in mixed doubles at the 2008 French Open.

Virginie Razzano represented France in Fed Cup from 2001 to 2014, compiling a 16–9 overall record and contributing to France's 2003 Fed Cup triumph. She also represented her country at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Career Record

Singles

• Career Titles: 2 WTA, 5 ITF
• Highest Singles Ranking: No. 16 (September 14, 2009)
• Career Record: 407–376

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – 3rd Round (2001, 2006, 2008, 2009)
• French Open – 4th Round (2009)
• Wimbledon – 4th Round (2009)
• US Open – 4th Round (2006)

Doubles

• Career Titles: 1 WTA, 5 ITF
• Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 82 (February 12, 2001)
• Career Record: 60–88

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 2nd Round (2002)
• French Open – 2nd Round (2000)
• Wimbledon – 2nd Round (2001, 2005)
• US Open – Quarterfinals (2008)

Mixed Doubles

Best Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Performances:

• Australian Open – 2nd Round (2008)
• French Open – Quarterfinals (2008)
• Wimbledon – 1st Round (2008)
• US Open – 2nd Round (2008)

Other Tournaments

• Fed Cup – Winner (2003), overall record 16–9 (singles 10–5, doubles 6–4)
• Olympic Games – Competed (2008 Beijing)