Andrea Pellegrino

Andrea Pellegrino is an Italian tennis player born on 23 March 1997 in Bisceglie (Puglia). He is a right-handed player with a two-handed backhand, known for solidity from the baseline and great competitive intensity.

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Career

• He turned professional around 2015.
• He built his ranking mainly on the ATP Challenger and ITF circuit, winning several titles at Challenger level.
• He achieved his best ATP ranking around the world top 150 (period 2023–2024).
• He played in qualifiers and main draws in major ATP 250 and Challenger tournaments.
• On clay he is at his best, surface on which he obtained the most significant results.

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Playing Style

• Clay-court specialist
• Heavy, high-margin forehand
• Strong endurance in long rallies
• Competitive and mentally tough in close matches

He is not a pure power hitter, but rather a solid builder of points who thrives in extended baseline exchanges.

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Italian Tennis Generation

He is part of the broader Italian tennis movement that grew during the rise of players such as:

• Jannik Sinner
• Lorenzo Musetti
• Matteo Berrettini

Although following a different competitive path, Pellegrino represents one of the solid and consistent names within the Italian Challenger circuit.

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Key Facts

• Height: approx. 1.85 m
• Plays: Right-handed
• Backhand: Two-handed
• Preferred surface: Clay