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As a junior, Galimberti reached the final of the [[1994 French Open]], losing to [[Jacobo Díaz]]. En route, he defeated future top pros [[Stefan Koubek]], [[Gustavo Kuerten]], [[Mariano Zabaleta]] and [[Nicolas Lapentti]]. On the pro tour, Galimberti played singles mostly at [[ATP Challenger Tour|Challenger]] level, while in doubles he won the 2005 ATP title in [[Internazionali di Lombardia|Milan]], teaming with [[Daniele Bracciali]], and reached two other ATP finals. |
As a junior, Galimberti reached the final of the [[1994 French Open]], losing to [[Jacobo Díaz]]. En route, he defeated future top pros [[Stefan Koubek]], [[Gustavo Kuerten]], [[Mariano Zabaleta]] and [[Nicolas Lapentti]]. On the pro tour, Galimberti played singles mostly at [[ATP Challenger Tour|Challenger]] level, while in doubles he won the 2005 ATP title in [[Internazionali di Lombardia|Milan]], teaming with [[Daniele Bracciali]], and reached two other ATP finals. |
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On February 18, 2008, Galimberti was suspended for 100 days and fined $35,000 (£17,808) after being found guilty of betting on tennis games between June 2003 to January 2006. It is not known whether Galimberti had bet on his own matches. Investigations into Galimberti's activities took place on August 2007, and were reviewed by a "independent anti-corruption hearing officer". Galimberti was the fourth Italian tennis player to be suspended after betting on other player's matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ap-gambling-galimberti&prov=ap&type=lgns |
On February 18, 2008, Galimberti was suspended for 100 days and fined $35,000 (£17,808) after being found guilty of betting on tennis games between June 2003 to January 2006. It is not known whether Galimberti had bet on his own matches. Investigations into Galimberti's activities took place on August 2007, and were reviewed by a "independent anti-corruption hearing officer". Galimberti was the fourth Italian tennis player to be suspended after betting on other player's matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ap-gambling-galimberti&prov=ap&type=lgns |title=Galimberti found guilty of betting on tennis, suspended for 100 days |last=Lehourites |first=Chris |date=February 18, 2008 |publisher=Yahoo Sports |accessdate=2008-02-21 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220224927/http://sports.yahoo.com:80/ten/news?slug=ap-gambling-galimberti&prov=ap&type=lgns |archivedate=2008-02-20 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/7251930.stm|title=Galimberti receives betting ban|publisher=BBC Sports|accessdate=2008-02-21 | date=2008-02-18}}</ref> |
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| Country (sports) |  Italy |
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| Residence | Lissone, Italy |
| Born | 5 September 1976 Milan, Italy |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 1995 |
| Retired | 2007 (played part-time afterwards) |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Maurizio Riva |
| Prize money | $619,170 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 9–21 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 115 (5 May 2003) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (2006) |
| French Open | 2R (2003) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1997, 2000) |
| US Open | 2R (1998, 2005) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 30–37 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 65 (6 June 2005) |
Giorgio Galimberti (born 5 September 1976) is a former Italian professional tennis player.
Born in Milan, Galimberti turned professional in 1995. His career-high rankings were World No. 115 (May 2003) in singles and No. 65 (June 2005) in doubles.[1]
Tennis career
As a junior, Galimberti reached the final of the 1994 French Open, losing to Jacobo Díaz. En route, he defeated future top pros Stefan Koubek, Gustavo Kuerten, Mariano Zabaleta and Nicolas Lapentti. On the pro tour, Galimberti played singles mostly at Challenger level, while in doubles he won the 2005 ATP title in Milan, teaming with Daniele Bracciali, and reached two other ATP finals.
On February 18, 2008, Galimberti was suspended for 100 days and fined $35,000 (£17,808) after being found guilty of betting on tennis games between June 2003 to January 2006. It is not known whether Galimberti had bet on his own matches. Investigations into Galimberti's activities took place on August 2007, and were reviewed by a "independent anti-corruption hearing officer". Galimberti was the fourth Italian tennis player to be suspended after betting on other player's matches.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Player profile – Giorgio Galimberti (ITA)". ATP Tennis.
- ^ Lehourites, Chris (February 18, 2008). "Galimberti found guilty of betting on tennis, suspended for 100 days". Yahoo Sports. Archived from the original on 2008-02-20. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Galimberti receives betting ban". BBC Sports. 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
External links
- Giorgio Galimberti at the Association of Tennis Professionals
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- Giorgio Galimberti at the Davis Cup
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