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| Country (sports) |  Italy |
|---|---|
| Residence | Arezzo, Italy |
| Born | 3 January 1980 Arezzo, Italy |
| Died | 25 October 2008 (aged 28) Arezzo, Italy |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro | 1999 |
| Retired | 2008 (death) |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $544,562 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 18–31 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 92 (11 February 2002) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2006) |
| French Open | 1R (2001, 2002) |
| Wimbledon | Q3 (2005, 2007) |
| US Open | Q2 (2004, 2006, 2007) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–6 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 258 (3 November 2003) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1999) |
Federico Luzzi (3 January 1980 – 25 October 2008) was an Italian professional tennis player who had been ranked as high as World No. 92. Luzzi had been suspended from professional tennis in 2008 for six months after a determination was made that he had gambled on the outcome of matches over a three-year span. He was diagnosed with leukemia on a Wednesday and died four days later. While he was on suspension and awaiting the outcome of the case he studied acting in Hollywood. He screen tested and was to return to Hollywood in 2009 to begin filming two movies.
The FedeLux charity was founded in his honor, searching for a cure for cancer.[1]
- ^ "Pennetta wins Fed Cup Heart Award". International Tennis Federation (ITF). 1 July 2015. Archived from the original on 14 August 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.