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Simone Bolelli

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Height / weight1.83 m / -
Born8 Oct 1985 (40 years)
NationalityItaly flagItaly
NicknameSuperbol

Simone Bolelli is an Italian professional tennis player who is a Grand Slam champion in men's doubles and a two-time Davis Cup winner. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 6 and a singles ranking of World No. 36.

He has won 18 ATP Tour doubles titles and reached three other major doubles finals.

Player Profile

Simone Bolelli was born on October 8, 1985, in Bologna, Italy. He stands 183 cm tall, and he plays right-handed with a one-handed backhand. He currently resides in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Professional Career

Bolelli turned professional in 2003. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 36 in February 2009. While he had a respectable singles career, his greatest success has been in doubles. He won the Australian Open doubles event in 2015 with his partner, Fabio Fognini, becoming the first male all-Italian pair to win a major in the Open Era.

He has since reached three other major doubles finals with Andrea Vavassori, at the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025 and at the French Open in 2024.

He achieved his career-high doubles ranking of World No. 6 in January 2025 and has won a total of 18 ATP Tour doubles titles. A significant highlight of his career was being a member of the victorious Italian Davis Cup team in both 2023 and 2024. Bolelli was also a bronze medalist at the 2005 Mediterranean Games.

Career Record

Singles

  • Career record: 123–165
  • Career titles: 0
  • Highest ranking: No. 36 (February 23, 2009)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

  • Australian Open – 2R (2008, 2009, 2015, 2016)
  • French Open – 3R (2008, 2015)
  • Wimbledon – 3R (2008, 2011, 2014)
  • US Open – 2R (2007, 2014)

Other tournaments (Singles)

  • Olympic Games – 1R (2008)

Doubles

  • Career record: 313–232
  • Career titles: 18
  • Highest ranking: No. 6 (January 13, 2025)
  • Current ranking: No. 12 (July 26, 2025)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

  • Australian Open – W (2015)
  • French Open – F (2024)
  • Wimbledon – SF (2021)
  • US Open – SF (2011)

Other tournaments (Doubles)

  • Tour Finals – RR (2015, 2024)
  • Olympic Games – 1R (2008, 2024)

Team competitions

  • Davis Cup – W (2023, 2024)

Simone Bolelli FAQ

What is Simone Bolelli’s career-high singles ranking?

Simone Bolelli’s career-high singles ranking is World No. 36, first achieved on February 23, 2009.

What is Simone Bolelli’s best Grand Slam result?

Simone Bolelli’s best Grand Slam doubles result is winning the Australian Open in 2015.

Is Simone Bolelli still active?

Yes, Simone Bolelli is an active professional tennis player.