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Ana Candiotto
Ana Candiotto is a Brazilian professional tennis player.[1] Born in Jundiaí in the interior of São Paulo, Ana began her tennis journey at an early age, performing well on the junior circuit before transitioning to the professional level. She is considered a prospect for Brazilian tennis. Early years and introduction to tennisAna Candiotto started playing tennis at a very young age. At just 8 years old, she got involved with the sport and, over the years, played in many youth tournaments. Hailing from a town in São Paulo state, her family supported her dream of becoming a professional tennis player. Ana Candiotto began playing tennis at the age of five and primarily competes on the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour, where she has won nine doubles titles to date. Her junior career was marked by good results in national tournaments. In her teenage years, Ana participated in several competitions organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), where she had the opportunity to compete against some of the world's best young tennis players. The young player also had the chance to train alongside some of the best athletes in the sport.[2][3] In 2020, she received a wildcard for the girls' singles event at the 2020 French Open, but lost in the first round to Matilda Mutavdzic with scores of 5–7, 1–6.[4] In 2021, she was awarded a wildcard for the main draw of the women's singles event at the 2021 Aberto da República, a tournament with a prize pool of $60,000. She lost in the first round to You Xiaodi with scores of 1–6, 1–6. In 2022, she competed in the girls' singles event at the 2022 Australian Open, losing in the first round to Tereza Valentová with scores of 3–6, 2–6. In the girls' doubles event, she partnered with Li Yu-yun but was defeated in the first round by Charlotte Kempenaers-Pocz and Taylah Preston with scores of 1–6, 6–1, [6–10].[5] At the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, she entered the main draw of the girls' singles event as a lucky loser, but lost her opening match to the top seed and eventual champion Liv Hovde with scores of 4–6, 1–6.[6] In October, she competed in the women's singles event at the 2022 South American Games and reached the round of 16 after defeating Agustina Cuestas 6–1, 6–1. However, she was eliminated in the next round by María Herazo González with scores of 5–7, 4–6. At the end of 2022, she won her first two ITF doubles titles. Transition to the professional circuitAna Candiotto's transition to the professional circuit took place gradually. Throughout 2022 and 2023, Candiotto participated in tournaments across various ITF categories, starting from the lowest level and moving up as her results propelled her forward. She won her first singles title at the São Paulo Tennis Classic in 2023, marking the start of a series of victories that would raise her profile.[7][8] Rise in 2023 and 2024The year 2023 was particularly important for Ana, as she achieved a series of victories. In addition to her first singles title, Candiotto also won several doubles titles, including a victory at the São Paulo Tennis Classic, which brought her to her eighth title of the 2023 season.[9] In 2024, Ana Candiotto competed on the European circuit, such as in tournaments in Greece and Spain, where she won her biggest title to date at the ITF event in Spain.[10] This victory was a significant milestone in her career and served as a springboard to achieve her best ranking position at that time.[11] At a WTA 125 event on the circuit, Ana was invited to participate alongside Luiza Fullana. Her participation in higher-level tournaments helped her development as a player.[12] Representing Team BrazilAna is one of the athletes who is part of Team Brazil BRB, an initiative that aims to promote and support the country's top tennis players in their journey on the international circuit. In 2024, Ana participated in training sessions at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera, one of the training centers for Brazilian athletes, where she had the chance to train alongside other Brazilian tennis players.[13] Playing styleCandiotto is right-handed, with a two-handed backhand, and likes playing at both the baseline and at the net.[14] Impact and futureCandiotto is considered one of the best prospects of Brazilian tennis with her journey on the international circuit marked by several victories and a rise in the rankings.[15] References
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