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Biographical Information

Profile (courtsey of the WTA Tour)

Patricia Tarabini (ARG)
(Residence: Tandil, Argentina)

Birthdate: August 6, 1968
Birthplace: La Plata, Argentina
Height: 5 5 (1.65 m)
Weight: 135 lbs. (61 kg)
Plays: Right-handed
Status: Pro (May 24, 1986)
High rank for singles: 29
High rank date for singles: 9 May, 1988
High rank for doubles: 12
High rank date for doubles: 17 August, 1998
Career titles for doubles: 15
Career matches won: 107
Career matches lost: 122
Career prize money: $1,273,218 USD

SANEX WTA TOUR singles titles: 0
SANEX WTA TOUR doubles titles: 15
(Grand Slam titles: 1 mixed doubles)
ITF Women s Circuit singles titles: 3

WTA TOUR RANKING (SEASON-ENDING, SINGLES) 2000-NR; 1999-NR; 1998-NR; 1997-NR; 1996-NR; 1995-324; 1994-104; 1993-60; 1992-97; 1991-116; 1990-55; 1989-75; 1988-34; 1987-69; 1986-125; 1985-305


Career Highlights

GRAND SLAM (SINGLES) AND CHASE CHAMPIONSHIPS (S/D) HISTORY

01 00 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86
AO
FO
Wimb
US O
Ch(S)
Ch(D)
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QF
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QF
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QF
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2R
1R
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QF
2R
1R
2R
1R
--
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1R
2R
1R
1R
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1R
1R
1R
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2R
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1R
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3R
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1R
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1R
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3R
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2R
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1R
1R
3R
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2R
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GRAND SLAM (DOUBLES)

01 00 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86
AO
FO
Wimb
US O
1R
3R
1R
--
2R
QF
2R
QF
1R
3R
2R
3R
SF
QF
1R
1R
QF
QF
1R
QF
3R
3R
3R
3R
3R
3R
QF
QF
2R
3R
2R
2R
3R
SF
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QF
1R
QF
1R
1R
1R
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1R
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QF
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3R
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2R
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1R
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1R
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2R
3R
2R
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1R
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS - SINGLES

WINNER:

  • 1986 - Futures/Taranto-ITA, Futures/Bari-ITA
  • 1985 - Futures/Bonfiglio-ITA

    FINALIST (3):

  • 1990 - Paris
  • 1989 - Strasbourg, Guaruja

    SEMIFINALIST (6):

  • 1993 - Palermo, Prague
  • 1990 - Estoril
  • 1989 - Estoril
  • 1988 - Tampa
  • 1987 - German Open

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS - DOUBLES

    WINNER (15):

  • 2001 - Amelie Island (w/Martinez), Vienna (w/Suárez)
  • 1999 - Amelia Island (w/Martinez), Tokyo [Princess Cup] (w/Martinez)
  • 1998 - Hilton Head (w/Martinez)
  • 1994 - Styria (w/Cecchini)
  • 1993 - San Marino (w/Cecchini), Prague (w/Gorrochategui)
  • 1992 - Paris (w/Cecchini)
  • 1991 - Bayonne (w/Tauziat)
  • 1990 - Estoril (w/Cecchini)
  • 1989 - Arcachon (w/Cecchini), Athens (w/Cecchini), Paris (w/Cecchini), Guaruja (w/Paz)

    FINALIST (12):

  • 2001 - Italian Open (w/Suárez)
  • 2000 - Hilton Head (w/Martinez)
  • 1999 - German Open (w/Novotna)
  • 1997 - Italian Open (w/Martinez)
  • 1995 - Hamburg (w/C. Martinez), Italian Open (w/C. Martinez)
  • 1994 - Strasbourg (w/Vis)
  • 1993 - Budapest (w/Cecchini)
  • 1991 - Austrian Open (w/Cecchini)
  • 1990 - Barcelona (w/Goles), Austrian Open (w/Cecchini)
  • 1987 - Bastad (w/Cecchini)

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS - MIXED DOUBLES

    WINNER:

  • 1996 - Roland Garros (w/Frana)

    QUARTERFINALIST:

  • 1998 - US Open (w/Johnson)

    ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Argentine Fed Cup Team 1986, 1989, 1991-96. Argentine Olympic Team 1992, 1996. Argentine Pan American Games Team 1995


    Quick Facts

  • Won second doubles title of the 2001 season at Vienna (Austria) partnering Paola Suarez.
  • Captured the 2001 Amelia Island doubles title with Conchita Martinez for her 14th career title, defeating the team of Martina Navratilova and Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario in the final; reached the 2001 Italian Open doubles final with partner Paola Suarez
  • In 1999, began coaching regular doubles partner and Top 20 player Conchita Martinez
  • Won doubles title at 1999 Amelia Island with Conchita Martinez
  • With partner Caroline Vis, upset fourth seeds Likhovtseva/Sugiyama to reach the semifinals at 1999 Pan Pacific in Tokyo
  • Reached the doubles semifinals at the 1998 Australian Open with partner Conchita Martinez
  • Collected her biggest women's doubles title, and first in four years, at 1998 Hilton Head with partner Conchita Martinez
  • In 1998, became the 81st player to join the Million Dollar Club in career prize money
  • Won first Grand Slam title at 1996 Roland Garros in mixed doubles; unseeded with partner Javier Frana defeated four seeded teams en route to the championship
  • Qualified for season-ending tour championships in doubles as one of the best eight doubles teams of the year in 1995, 1997 and 1998
  • In 1998, her 13th year on the tour, reached a career-high doubles ranking of No. 12 in the world
  • Ranked No. 143, entered 1993 Houston main draw as a qualifier and upset then-No. 10-ranked Manuela Maleeva-Fragniere 6-3, 6-1 in first round
  • Has career wins over Jana Novotna, Katerina Maleeva, Sandra Cecchini, and Brenda Schultz
  • Defeated Gabriela Sabatini at 1983 Argentinian Nationals in junior competition; ranked No. 3 on 1985 ITF World Junior Ranking; No. 1 in doubles
  • Coached by Jorge Todero


    Personal

  • Father, Roberto, passed away in 1997
  • mother, Lidia, is a housewife
  • has two sisters, Ana and Lorena
  • Met United States President Bill Clinton in Berlin in 1998 while in town for a tournament
  • Enjoys other sports, especially soccer and volleyball
  • Likes music and riding her motorcycle
  • Owns a pizza shop



    © Caz, Amsog, Ericha - Tarabini Tales 2000-4
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