Fabio Fognini left a big mark on tennis, winning the 2019 Monte Carlo Masters by defeating the King of Clay in top form to become the first to beat Rafa Nadal after losing two sets at a Grand Slam...
He was the winner of the Australian Open in doubles, and his best rating was ninth place, while he also won the ATP tournament in singles.
He ended his career at Wimbledon this year, with an epic match against then-reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in five sets, and after the match he took the Spaniard's T-shirt to give to his son.
He has three children with famous tennis player and US Open winner Flavia Peneta.
He also holds the record for the number of penalties in a single match - 12, as well as the amount of money he had to pay for his violent temper on the field. He was suspended twice for insulting the referee.
Despite this, the temperamental Italian was a favorite on the ATP tour, winning over with his charm and personality.
He did this in the big television spectacle and the 20th "Dancing with the Stars" competition.
Fognini completed 13 laps and ended up third. At the age of 38, the world was introduced to another incredible talent from the controversial Italian.
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