Who is Fabio Fognini?

Fabio Fognini is a professional tennis player from Italy. By the Association of Tennis Professionals, currently, he is ranked as world number ten. Fabio’s favorite surface is red clay. In red clay surface, Fognini has won nine ATP singles titles. Moreover, he won one title by beating Dusan Lajovic in 2019 Monte-Carlo Masters. Fognini surprised the world by beating Rafael Nadal with a 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinals. In addition, he once reached quarterfinals of the 2011 French Open on the same surface. Fabio and Simone Bolelli is the first all-Italian men’s pair to win a Grand Slam title in Open era. Let’s dive deep in his career, lifestyle, sponsor, wife, etc.

Fabio Fognini personal life and career

Fognini was born on 24 May 1987 in Sanremo, Italy. His mother name is Silvana Audisio and Fulvio Fognini is his father. Fulvio is a businessman. Fabio started playing tennis when he was 4. Moreover, he is a big fan of football. He supports Inter Milan and Genoa FC. Furthermore, he enjoys motorbike racing. Also, he is a fan of Valentino Rossi. Fognini is a talented person. He speaks Italian, English, Spanish, and French. Fogna is his nickname.

Fabio professional career started from Futures and Challenger tournaments. In 2005 he won his first Future title at Spain No. 1 and another at Italy No. 9. Fognini started gaining the fame on the ATP Tour 2007. In the tour, he qualified for the 2007 French Open and made his first appearance in a Grand Slam event.

When Fabio Fognini reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam event for the first time at the 2011 French Open, his career started taking real gears. Fabio and his partner Simone Bolelli, Fognini reached the semifinals of the 2011 US Open men’s doubles.

In 2019, Fabio became the first Italian to win an ATP Masters 1000 title at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. He beat Dusan Lajovic by 6-3, 6-4 in the championship match. Fognini surprised everyone in his ninth ATP Tour crown by beating 11-time champion Rafael Nadal and World No. 3 Alexander Zverev in straight sets en route to the trophy.

How tall is Fabio Fognini?

Fabio is 5ft 10in tall.

Where does Fabio Fognini live?

He lives in Arma di Taggia, Italy.

Where was Fabio born?

Fognini was born in Sanremo, Italy.

Who is Fabio Fognini wife?

Fabio is in a relationship with Flavia Pennetta since 2014. The couple engaged in 2015. They married on 16 June 2016 in Ostuni. Flavia Pennetta is a retired Italian professional tennis player. Furthermore, she is a Grand Slam champion in both singles and doubles.

How much is Fabio net worth?

Fabio Fognini primary source of income is tennis. According to Wikipedia, Fognini has made a total of $13,416,500 from competitions. But, Fabio also earns money from endorsement deals. He is a brand ambassador of Armani and Hydrogen. Though, his salary is yet to be confirmed.