Women's tennis in particular has seen tremendous successes in the 21st century, with the advent of Francesca Schiavone, Sara Errani, Flavia Pennetta and Roberta Vinci.
[2] Eleven Italian tennis players played at least the semi-final in a Grand Slam tournament.
Nine Italian female tennis players have reached at least the semifinals of a Grand Slam singles tournament.
Nine Italian tennis players managed to beat the current number 1 in the world.
Four Italian tennis players managed to beat the current number 1 in the world.