Former world No. 26 is again on court docket in a brand new position.
By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Picture credit score: Camila Giorgi Instagram
Camila Giorgi is again on court docket armed with a microphone slightly than a racquet.
The previous world No. 26 made her debut as a courtside reporter at this week's Argentina Open in Buenos Aires.
WTA: Stefano Vukov Will Remain Suspended
The 33-year-old Italian, who has reportedly moved to Argentina after spending time in South Florida, has carried out a number of participant interviews for the match's social media channels.
As a participant, Giorgi was identified for giving transient and infrequently obscure solutions in her post-match press conferences.
As a brand new media member, Giorgi appears to relish her position as an interviewer. She's requested detailed questions and has shared a few of her work on social media.
The 2021 Canadian Open champion formally retired from the WTA Tour final Might amid stories that Giorgi and her household have been going through tax evasion costs in Italy.
“I’m pleased to formally announce retirement from my tennis profession,” she wrote. “I’m so grateful in your great love and help for therefore a few years," Giorgi mentioned in an announcement asserting her retirement. "I cherish all the gorgeous reminiscences. There have been many inaccurate rumors about my future plans so I look ahead to offering extra details about thrilling alternatives forward.”
In an interview with Italian TV program Verissimo final fall, Giorgi mentioned her sudden retirement, stories she fled Italy to keep away from a tax investigation and a few weird allegations.
“My household was not conscious of the tax scenario, the issues arose due to the individuals who managed me,” Giorgi mentioned within the interview final fall. “Once I signed to retire, chaos erupted. We by no means acquired scared, we modified the individuals who managed me and now we’re so as.
"And I'm sorry that the blame fell on my father. I don't just like the phrase sufferer, however this time it's like that."
The proprietor of 4 WTA Tour titles mentioned stories her household did not pay hire and stole furnishings are ludicrous and "laughable" to her.
Giorgi, who mentioned she's additionally pursuing an appearing profession, is the second former WTA standout to transition to tennis media this week.
Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza introduced this week she's signed on with Tennis Channel Spain as a commentator and ambassador.
