| Country (sports) |  Italy |
|---|---|
| Born | 1915 |
| Died | 1997 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1934) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1935) |
Valentino Taroni (1915–1997) was an Italian tennis player.
Born in 1915, Taroni grew up in the town of Carate Urio on the shores of Lake Como. From a working class family, Taroni's humble beginnings were a contrast to the top Italian player's of the time, who were largely upper class. In order to pursue the sport he had to receive financial help from a member of a Como tennis club, where he was a ball boy.
Taroni competed for the Italy Davis Cup team between 1933 and 1939, primarily as a doubles specialist. He reached the singles third round of the 1934 French Championships and was Italy's national singles champion in 1937. His career was interrupted by the war and after the conflict he became a tennis coach in Naples.
See also
References
- "Calcio E Tennis I Ritmi Dello Sport E Tanta Nostalgiacalcio E Tennis I Ritmi Dello Sport E Tanta Nostalgia". la Repubblica (in Italian). 13 September 1997.
- ^ "Vecchie famiglie". www.taroni.net (in Italian).
- ""Io, giocatore ribelle sempre a rete e con al collo un dente di pescecane..."". Il Giornale (in Italian). 19 May 2008.
External links
- Valentino Taroni at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Valentino Taroni at the Davis Cup
- Valentino Taroni at the International Tennis Federation