SIMONE BOLELLI

AGE : 08/10/1985 
BEST RANKING : 36 

> Began playing tennis at age 7 in Bologna
> Father, Daniele, is a dentist; mother, Stefania, is an accountant. Has 1 older sister, Simona, who is a bank manager
> Growing up admired Stefan Edberg and Patrick Rafter
> Used to swim and play football as a youngster
> Likes cinema (favourite movie is Gladiator), music (Queen, Michael Jackson) and spending time with friends
> Goal is to reach Top 10
> Favourite shot is forehand and surface is hard courts
> Wife, Ximena Fleitas (married August 5, 2009)