Tathiana Garbin
ItalyTathiana Garbin is an Italian retired tennis player and a former Gold Medalist at the Mediterranean Games. She is also a successful team captain, having led the Italian national team to victory in the Billie Jean King Cup in 2024.
She won one singles and 11 doubles titles on the WTA Tour and is best known for her upset victory over World No. 1 Justine Henin at the 2004 French Open.
Player Profile
Tathiana Garbin was born on June 30, 1977, in Mestre, Italy. She stands 172 cm tall, and she plays right-handed with a one-handed backhand. She currently resides in Bologna.Professional Career
Garbin turned professional in 1996. She won one singles and 11 doubles titles on the WTA Tour. She achieved her career-high singles ranking of World No. 22 in May 2007, and her highest doubles ranking of World No. 25 in August 2001.Garbin is best known for her upset victory over the defending champion and World No. 1 Justine Henin in the second round of the French Open in 2004. Other high-ranked players she defeated throughout her career include Flavia Pennetta, Agnieszka Radwańska, and Samantha Stosur.
In major singles tournaments, she reached the third round of the Australian Open in 2007 and 2010, the fourth round of the French Open in 2007, and the third round of the US Open in 2000 and 2008. In doubles, her best Grand Slam result was reaching the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 2009.
Garbin retired from professional tennis in 2011.
Coaching Career
Following her playing career, Garbin became a successful coach. She served as the team captain who led the Italian national team to victory in the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup.Career Record
Singles
- Career record: 427–335
- Career titles: 1
- Highest ranking: No. 22 (May 21, 2007)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open – 3R (2007, 2010)
- French Open – 4R (2007)
- Wimbledon – 2R (2006, 2007, 2009)
- US Open – 3R (2000, 2008)
Doubles
- Career record: 282–239
- Career titles: 11
- Highest ranking: No. 25 (August 27, 2001)
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- Australian Open – 3R (2000)
- French Open – 3R (2002, 2003)
- Wimbledon – QF (2009)
- US Open – 3R (2000, 2004, 2007, 2010)
Medal record
- Mediterranean Games – Gold (1997)
Tathiana Garbin FAQ
How many WTA singles titles has Tathiana Garbin won?
Tathiana Garbin has won one WTA singles title.
What is Tathiana Garbin’s career-high singles ranking?
Tathiana Garbin’s career-high singles ranking is World No. 22, first achieved on May 21, 2007.
What is Tathiana Garbin’s best Grand Slam result?
Tathiana Garbin’s best Grand Slam singles result is reaching the fourth round of the French Open in 2007.
When did Tathiana Garbin retire?
She retired from professional tennis in 2011.
