[1] Born in 1915, Taroni grew up in the town of Carate Urio on the shores of Lake Como.

From a working class family, Taroni's humble beginnings were a contrast to the top Italian player's of the time, who were largely upper class.

In order to pursue the sport he had to receive financial help from a member of a Como tennis club, where he was a ball boy.

[2] Taroni competed for the Italy Davis Cup team between 1933 and 1939, primarily as a doubles specialist.

[3] His career was interrupted by the war and after the conflict he became a tennis coach in Naples.