Daniele Bracciali
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Daniele Bracciali (born January 10, 1978) is an Italian tennis player. His career-high world ranking in singles is no. 49, achieved on May 8, 2006.
[edit] Career
Born in Arezzo, Tuscany, Bracciali won his only ATP singles title so far in April 2006, at Casablanca, on clay. In the final he beat Nicolás Massú 6-1, 6-4.
In his career he has won a total of seven matches at Grand Slam tournaments - six at Wimbledon and one at the Australian Open. In 1998 and 2006 he reached the third round of Wimbledon, his best Grand Slam results so far. In the first round of Wimbledon 2005 he caused a minor upset by defeating Ivo Karlović in five sets after surviving 51 aces from the Croat.
[edit] Playing style
Bracciali is known for his powerful serve and forehand. He is right-handed and uses a one-handed backhand.