Potito Starace

Potito Starace is an Italian former professional tennis player who was a clay-court specialist and achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 27. He won six ATP Tour doubles titles and reached the semifinals of the French Open in men's doubles.

Player Profile

Potito Starace was born on July 14, 1981, in Cervinara, Italy. He stands 188 cm tall and he plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

He was coached by Umberto Rianna and currently resides in his hometown.

Professional Career

Potito Starace turned professional in 2001. He was a clay-court specialist who reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 27 in October 2007. He made four singles finals on the ATP Tour but was unable to win a title. His best Grand Slam singles performance was reaching the third round of the French Open in 2004 and 2007.

In doubles, he was more successful, winning six ATP titles. He reached a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 40 in June 2012. His most memorable run came at the French Open in 2012, where he and his partner, Daniele Bracciali, reached the men's doubles semifinals.

Starace won the San Marino CEPU Open three times and the Tennis Napoli Cup four times on the ATP Challenger Tour. In 2008, he represented Italy at the Beijing Olympics. His professional tennis career ended in 2015 when he was banned for life by the Italian Tennis Federation and the Tennis Integrity Unit for betting offenses.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 162–193
• Career titles: 0
• Highest ranking: No. 27 (October 15, 2007)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – 1R (2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
• French Open – 3R (2004, 2007)
• Wimbledon – 2R (2009)
• US Open – 2R (2004, 2011)

Doubles

• Career record: 110–114
• Career titles: 6
• Highest ranking: No. 40 (June 18, 2012)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 3R (2011, 2012)
• French Open – SF (2012)
• Wimbledon – 2R (2006)
• US Open – 3R (2011)