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Luiza Fullana (born April 9, 2001, in Brasília, Brazil) is a Brazilian professional tennis player. Known for her consistent game and skills on fast courts, Fullana started playing tennis at the age of 12 and quickly stood out in youth tournaments. She is particularly strong on hard courts.

Career

Fullana played for the women's tennis team at Charleston Southern University, where she had a successful college career. During her time at university, she helped her team win the Big South Conference championship three times consecutively and was named to the First Team All-Conference both in singles and doubles. In 2023, Fullana finished her last collegiate season with an impressive record of 14 wins and 5 losses in singles and was a finalist for Big South Player of the Year.

Junior Tournaments

2017: Dominance in the Junior Circuit In 2017, Luiza Fullana made a name for herself in the Brazilian junior circuit, particularly in the Porto Alegre Junior Championship, one of the most important national tournaments in the U-16 category. Fullana was one of the Brazilian players who dominated the competition, confirming her potential as one of the country's rising tennis stars.

Professional Tournaments

2023: Consistent Results and Strong Campaigns In 2023, Luiza Fullana showed significant improvement in her career with remarkable results in international tournaments. One highlight was her run in the ITF W15 tournament in Jackson, USA, where she advanced to the round of 16 before losing. In Brazil, Fullana faced tough opponents in major tournaments. At the Engie Open ITF W80 in Brasília, she was one of the four Brazilians to reach the round of 16 after a solid performance. She also had a tough match against former top 10 player Carla Suárez Navarro, where, despite losing, Fullana impressed by giving the experienced Spaniard a tough time.

2024: First Professional Title In 2024, Luiza Fullana reached significant milestones in her career. She won her first professional title at the ITF tournament in São Paulo. In the final, Fullana was leading against Italy’s Giorgia Pedone, the top seed and 264th in the world, 6-0, 2-2 when her opponent retired due to a right thigh injury. Her impressive run in São Paulo included a victory over Aurora Zantedeschi of Italy in the semifinals, the first professional semifinal win of her career, where Fullana saved nine match points.

In the following week, Fullana competed in the ITF W35 tournaments in Piracicaba and Leme. In Leme, she reached the quarterfinals after defeating Italian Sofia Rocchetti and Argentine Julieta Estable. In the semifinals, Fullana faced Giorgia Pedone again and lost in straight sets.

Fullana also showed great results on the international circuit, reaching the round of 16 at the W50 tournament in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, and advancing to the quarterfinals in Tunisia after a grueling match lasting over three hours.

By the end of the year, Fullana had established herself as one of Brazil's top young prospects, standing out for her consistency and ability to overcome adversity in crucial moments.

Playing Style

Fullana is known for her precise serve and ability to engage in long rallies from the baseline. Her game is characterized by controlled aggression, and she excels especially in matches played on hard courts.

Personal Life

In addition to her tennis career, Fullana is an active advocate for social projects aimed at including young people in sports in Brazil.

Titles and Achievements

• 3x Big South Conference Champion with Charleston Southern University
• Finalist for Big South Player of the Year (2023)

ITF Finals

• Singles: 1 (1–0)

References

1. ITF Tennis Player Profile
2. Luiza Fullana - 2022-23 Women's Tennis - Charleston Southern University
3. GaúchaZH
4. TênisBrasil
5. Quatro brasileiras avançam às oitavas do Engie Open ITF W80 de Brasília
6. Luiza Fullana conquista seu 1º título profissional em SP
7. Luiza Fullana salva 9 match points e joga sua 1ª final
8. Fullana cai na semifinal em Leme, Rebeca joga final de duplas
9. Fullana vence batalha de 3h e avança às quartas na Tunísia
10. Luiza Fullana alcança em SP sua 1ª semifinal como profissional
11. Luiza Fullana - Overview
12. Sistema Tenis Integrado
13. Brasileiras se destacam em novo ranking da WTA

External Links

• ITF Tennis Player Profile
• Luiza Fullana Profile on Tennis Explorer
• Charleston Southern University Profile

• Dead-end pages from December 2024
• Brazilian tennis players