Martina Trevisan
An Italian tennis late-bloomer who fought through injury and personal challenges to crack the world's top 20 and lead her country to a historic team title.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Italian tennis player·Birthday: November 3·Millennials
Biography
Martina Trevisan's career is a testament to stubborn resilience. For years, she was a journeywoman on the tennis circuit, her progress hampered by injuries and a well-documented battle with anorexia that paused her career entirely. Her comeback was slow, methodical, and largely under the radar until 2020, when, ranked outside the top 150, she stormed to the French Open quarterfinals, capturing hearts with her emotional post-match interviews. That run was no fluke; Trevisan, a clay-court specialist with a whipping lefty forehand and relentless grit, built on that momentum. She broke into the world's top 20 in 2023, but her crowning achievement came in team colors. As a stalwart for Italy, she played a pivotal role in securing the nation's first Billie Jean King Cup title in over a decade in 2024, a victory that meant more than any individual ranking.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Martina was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Martina Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Martina's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup with Team Italy, contributing key victories in the final.
- Reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 18 in May 2023.
- Made a stunning run to the quarterfinals of the 2020 French Open as a qualifier, defeating multiple higher-ranked players.
- Was a finalist in the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup with Italy before winning the title the following year.
- Won her first WTA Tour singles title at the 2022 Morocco Open.
Did You Know?
She is a left-handed player with a one-handed backhand, a relatively rare combination in modern tennis.
She has been very open about her past struggle with anorexia, which caused her to take a break from tennis in her late teens.
Her father, Francesco, is a former professional footballer who played for several Italian clubs.
She is an avid reader and has mentioned books as a crucial part of her mental training and relaxation.
“I think my story can help other people. I hope so.”
