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Morariu (pronounced: mo-RA-R'ju) was born in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], and turned professional in 1994. Mainly known as a [[doubles (tennis)|doubles]] specialist, she won the women's doubles title at [[1999 Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]] in 1999 with [[Lindsay Davenport]]. She also won the mixed doubles title at the [[2001 Australian Open]] with [[Ellis Ferreira]]. She reached the [[2005 Australian Open|Australian Open]] women's doubles final with Davenport in 2005. She also reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles in 2000.<ref name=espn>{{cite news |first=Bonnie |last=DeSimone |title=Corina Morariu happy to be on tour |work=ESPN |date=26 March 2007 |accessdate=19 March 2012 |quote= |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/columns/story?columnist=desimone_bonnie&id=2812668}}</ref> |
Morariu (pronounced: mo-RA-R'ju) was born in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], and turned professional in 1994. Mainly known as a [[doubles (tennis)|doubles]] specialist, she won the women's doubles title at [[1999 Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]] in 1999 with [[Lindsay Davenport]]. She also won the mixed doubles title at the [[2001 Australian Open]] with [[Ellis Ferreira]]. She reached the [[2005 Australian Open|Australian Open]] women's doubles final with Davenport in 2005. She also reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles in 2000.<ref name=espn>{{cite news |first=Bonnie |last=DeSimone |title=Corina Morariu happy to be on tour |work=ESPN |date=26 March 2007 |accessdate=19 March 2012 |quote= |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/columns/story?columnist=desimone_bonnie&id=2812668}}</ref> |
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In 2001, Morariu was diagnosed with [[leukemia]] and began a program of [[chemotherapy]].<ref name=sports>{{cite news |first= Sudeshna |last= Banerjee |title=Corina Morariu: The Braveheart Who Defied Death|work=Bleacherreport.com|date=28 July 2009 |accessdate=21 April 2012 |quote= |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225738-corina-morariu-the-braveheart-who-defied-death}}</ref> During this time, [[Jennifer Capriati]] dedicated her 2001 French Open victory to Morariu. She also received an inspirational letter from [[Lance Armstrong]], a [[cancer survivor]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Bonnie |last=DeSimone |title=She won't stay down for long |work=Chicago Tribune |date=26 May 2002 |accessdate=19 March 2012 |quote= |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2002-05-26/sports/0205260195_1_corina-morariu-survivorship-cancer}}</ref> After recovering from cancer, along with shoulder surgery, Morariu was largely restricted to doubles play.<ref name=espn/> The [[Women's Tennis Association|WTA]] then created the Corina Comeback Award, which was presented to Morariu by Capriati.<ref name=wta>{{cite news |
In 2001, Morariu was diagnosed with [[leukemia]] and began a program of [[chemotherapy]].<ref name=sports>{{cite news |first= Sudeshna |last= Banerjee |title=Corina Morariu: The Braveheart Who Defied Death|work=Bleacherreport.com|date=28 July 2009 |accessdate=21 April 2012 |quote= |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225738-corina-morariu-the-braveheart-who-defied-death}}</ref> During this time, [[Jennifer Capriati]] dedicated her 2001 French Open victory to Morariu. She also received an inspirational letter from [[Lance Armstrong]], a [[cancer survivor]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Bonnie |last=DeSimone |title=She won't stay down for long |work=Chicago Tribune |date=26 May 2002 |accessdate=19 March 2012 |quote= |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2002-05-26/sports/0205260195_1_corina-morariu-survivorship-cancer}}</ref> After recovering from cancer, along with shoulder surgery, Morariu was largely restricted to doubles play.<ref name=espn/> The [[Women's Tennis Association|WTA]] then created the Corina Comeback Award, which was presented to Morariu by Capriati.<ref name=wta>{{cite news|first=|last=|title=WTA Profile|work=wtatennis.com|date=|accessdate=19 March 2012|quote=|url=http://www.wtatennis.com/player/corina-morariu_2257889_5433|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413013633/http://www.wtatennis.com/player/corina-morariu_2257889_5433|archivedate=13 April 2012|df=}}</ref> |
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Morariu retired from the tour in 2007. She is an International Sports Ambassador for [[The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society]], and has released a memoir titled ''Living Through the Racket: How I Survived Leukemia...and Rediscovered My Self''.<ref name=wta/> Following her retirement, she began working as a commentator for [[Tennis Channel]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Sarah |last=Thurmond |title=Q&A With Corina Morariu, Cancer Survivor and Former Pro |work=tennis.com |date=12 February 2010 |accessdate=19 March 2012 |quote= |url=http://www.tennis.com/articles/templates/features.aspx?articleid=4175&zoneid=9}}</ref> |
Morariu retired from the tour in 2007. She is an International Sports Ambassador for [[The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society]], and has released a memoir titled ''Living Through the Racket: How I Survived Leukemia...and Rediscovered My Self''.<ref name=wta/> Following her retirement, she began working as a commentator for [[Tennis Channel]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Sarah |last=Thurmond |title=Q&A With Corina Morariu, Cancer Survivor and Former Pro |work=tennis.com |date=12 February 2010 |accessdate=19 March 2012 |quote= |url=http://www.tennis.com/articles/templates/features.aspx?articleid=4175&zoneid=9}}</ref> |
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Residence | Boca Raton, Florida, United States |
Born | Detroit, Michigan, United States | January 26, 1978
Turned pro | 1994 |
Retired | 2007 |
Prize money | $1,733,916 |
Singles | |
Career record | 160–134 |
Career titles | 1 WTA, 5 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 29 (24 August 1998) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1998) |
French Open | 2R (1998, 2000, 2003) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1998, 1999) |
US Open | 2R (1997) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 248–158 |
Career titles | 13 WTA, 9 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 1 (3 April 2000) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | F (2001, 2005) |
French Open | SF (2005) |
Wimbledon | W (1999) |
US Open | QF (1999, 2002, 2005, 2007) |
Mixed doubles | |
Career record | 21–22 |
Career titles | 1 |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Australian Open | W (2001) |
French Open | QF (2003, 2005) |
Wimbledon | 3R (2006) |
US Open | SF (2002, 2005) |
Corina Morariu (born January 26, 1978) is a retired Romanian American professional tennis player.
Morariu (pronounced: mo-RA-R'ju) was born in Detroit, Michigan, and turned professional in 1994. Mainly known as a doubles specialist, she won the women's doubles title at Wimbledon in 1999 with Lindsay Davenport. She also won the mixed doubles title at the 2001 Australian Open with Ellis Ferreira. She reached the Australian Open women's doubles final with Davenport in 2005. She also reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles in 2000.[1]
In 2001, Morariu was diagnosed with leukemia and began a program of chemotherapy.[2] During this time, Jennifer Capriati dedicated her 2001 French Open victory to Morariu. She also received an inspirational letter from Lance Armstrong, a cancer survivor.[3] After recovering from cancer, along with shoulder surgery, Morariu was largely restricted to doubles play.[1] The WTA then created the Corina Comeback Award, which was presented to Morariu by Capriati.[4]
Morariu retired from the tour in 2007. She is an International Sports Ambassador for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and has released a memoir titled Living Through the Racket: How I Survived Leukemia...and Rediscovered My Self.[4] Following her retirement, she began working as a commentator for Tennis Channel.[5]
Major finals
Grand Slam finals
Doubles: 3 (1–2)
Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents in final | Score in final |
Winner | 1999 | Wimbledon | Grass | ![]() |
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6–4, 6–4 |
Runner-up | 2001 | Australian Open | Hard | ![]() |
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6–2, 2–6, 6–4 |
Runner-up | 2005 | Australian Open | Hard | ![]() |
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6–3, 6–4 |
Mixed Doubles: 1 (1–0)
Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents in final | Score in final |
Winner | 2001 | Australian Open | Hard | ![]() |
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6–1, 6–3 |
WTA Tour finals
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Singles 4 (1–3)
Legend (Singles) |
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Grand Slam Title (0/0) |
WTA Championship (0/0) |
Tier I (0/0) |
Tier II (0/0) |
Tier III (0/1) |
Tier IV (1/2) |
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Runner-up | 1. | April 28, 1997 | Bol | Clay | ![]() |
7–5, 6–7(7–9), 7–6(7–5) |
Runner-up | 2. | April 19, 1998 | Tokyo (Japan Open) | Hard | ![]() |
6–3, 6–3 |
Runner-up | 3. | April 27, 1998 | Bol | Clay | ![]() |
6–2, 6–4 |
Winner | 1. | April 26, 1999 | Bol | Clay | ![]() |
6–2, 6–0 |
Doubles 20 (13–7)
Legend (Singles) |
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Grand Slam Title (1/2) |
WTA Championship (0/0) |
Tier I (1/2) |
Tier II (3/2) |
Tier III (7/1) |
Tier IV (1/0) |
ITF Circuit finals
$100,000 tournaments |
$75,000 tournaments |
$50,000 tournaments |
$25,000 tournaments |
$10,000 tournaments |
Singles: 5 (5–0)
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Winner | 1. | 22 August 1994 | Nicolosi, Italy | Hard | ![]() |
7-5, 7-6(7-5) |
Winner | 2. | 22 May 1995 | Salzburg, Austria | Clay | ![]() |
6-2, 6-2 |
Winner | 3. | 29 May 1995 | Katowice, Poland | Clay | ![]() |
6-4, 6-2 |
Winner | 4. | 21 August 1995 | Sochi, Russia | Clay | ![]() |
6-4, 4-6, 6-0 |
Winner | 5. | 17 February 1997 | Bogotá, Colombia | Clay | ![]() |
6-2, 6-3 |
Doubles: 13 (9–4)
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score in the final |
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Runner-up | 1. | 17 July 1994 | Olsztyn, Poland | Clay | ![]() |
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4-6, 7-5, 5-7 |
Winner | 2. | 22 August 1994 | Nicolosi, Italy | Hard | ![]() |
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6-1, 7-5 |
Winner | 3. | 30 January 1995 | İstanbul, Turkey | Hard | ![]() |
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6-3, 7-5 |
Runner–up | 4. | 3 April 1995 | Athens, Greece | Clay | ![]() |
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2-6, 5-7 |
Winner | 5. | 22 May 1995 | Salzburg, Austria | Clay | ![]() |
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w/o |
Winner | 6. | 14 August 1995 | Carthage, Tunisia | Clay | ![]() |
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6-4, 7-6(9–7) |
Winner | 7. | 27 August 1995 | Sochi, Russia | Hard | ![]() |
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6-3, 7-5 |
Runner–up | 8. | 28 August 1995 | Athens, Greece | Clay | ![]() |
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W/O |
Winner | 9. | 4 December 1995 | Cergy, France | Hard (i) | ![]() |
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6-3, 7-5 |
Winner | 10. | 22 January 1996 | Mission, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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7-6(9-7), 6-2 |
Winner | 11. | 12 February 1996 | Midland, United States | Hard (i) | ![]() |
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7-6(7-4), 7-6(8-6) |
Runner–up | 12. | 19 May 1996 | Athens, Greece | Clay | ![]() |
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5-7, 2-6 |
Winner | 13. | 12 October 1997 | Sedona, United States | Hard | ![]() |
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7-5, 6-2 |
Women's doubles performance timeline
Tournament | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | SR | W–L | ||||||||||||||
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Australian Open | A | A | 2R | 2R | 2R | SF | F | A | A | 3R | F | 1R | 1R | 0 / 9 | 19–9 | ||||||||||||||
French Open | A | 1R | 1R | 3R | 2R | A | A | A | 1R | A | SF | A | 1R | 0 / 7 | 7–7 | ||||||||||||||
Wimbledon | A | 1R | 2R | 2R | W | A | A | A | 1R | A | 2R | A | 1R | 1 / 7 | 9–6 | ||||||||||||||
US Open | A | 3R | 1R | 1R | QF | A | A | QF | 1R | 2R | QF | 2R | QF | 0 / 10 | 16–10 | ||||||||||||||
Win–Loss | 0–0 | 2–3 | 2–4 | 4–4 | 11–3 | 4–1 | 5–1 | 3–1 | 0–3 | 3–2 | 13–4 | 1–2 | 3–4 | 1 / 33 | 51–32 | ||||||||||||||
Year-End Championship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tour Championships | A | A | A | A | SF | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | 0 / 1 | 1–1 | ||||||||||||||
Year-End Ranking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ranking | 187 | 81 | 66 | 49 | 6 | 14 | 57 | 78 | 156 | 24 | 15 | 34 | 76 |
Awards
- The Corina Comeback Award (established by the WTA and named after her; she was the first recipient)[4]
- The 2002 WTA Tour Comeback Player of the Year Award[4]
References
- ^ a b DeSimone, Bonnie (26 March 2007). "Corina Morariu happy to be on tour". ESPN. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ Banerjee, Sudeshna (28 July 2009). "Corina Morariu: The Braveheart Who Defied Death". Bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ^ DeSimone, Bonnie (26 May 2002). "She won't stay down for long". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ^ a b c d "WTA Profile". wtatennis.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
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External links
- Corina Morariu at the Women's Tennis Association
- {{ITF profile}} template using deprecated numeric ID.
- Corina Morariu at the Billie Jean King Cup
- 1978 births
- Living people
- American female tennis players
- Australian Open (tennis) champions
- Sportspeople from Detroit
- Sportspeople from Boca Raton, Florida
- American people of Romanian descent
- Tennis commentators
- Tennis people from Florida
- Tennis people from Michigan
- Wimbledon champions
- French Open junior champions
- US Open (tennis) junior champions
- Australian Open (tennis) junior champions
- Grand Slam (tennis) champions in women's doubles
- Grand Slam (tennis) champions in mixed doubles
- Grand Slam (tennis) champions in girls' doubles
- Cancer survivors
- American memoirists