Began playing tennis at age 7...Father, Fabio, is a businessman, mother, Angela, is an English teacher...Has one brother, Marco, 18...Likes soccer and is a fan of the Milan AC and Palermo clubs...Enjoy the Playstation...Finished accounting school in 2000...Admired Stefan Edberg and his serve-and-volley when growing up...Favourite shot is the backhand and favourite surface is clay...Nicknamed 'Topolino' (Mickey Mouse)...Coached by Francesco Cina, phyical trainer is Piero Intile.
