Daniela Porzio (6 June 1950–2 October 2017), also known by her married name Daniela Marzano, was a professional tennis player from Italy who was active in the 1970s.

Daniela Porzio
Country (sports) Italy
Born(1950-06-06)6 June 1950
Died2 October 2017(2017-10-02) (aged 67)
Milan, Italy
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 53 (July 1979)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1977)
French Open2R (1976)
Wimbledon2R (1979)
US Open2R (1979)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenQF (1977)
French OpenSF (1978)
Wimbledon3R (1973)
US Open3R (1977)
Medal record
Mediterranean Games
Silver medal – second place 1979 Split Women's Singles

During her career she reached the second round in singles at all four Grand Slam tournaments.[1] Her best Grand Slam result in doubles was reaching the semifinals at the 1978 French Open with her American partner Paula Smith, which they lost to eventual champions Mima Jaušovec and Virginia Ruzici.

Porzio was a member of the Italian Fed Cup team from 1971 to 1980 and had a 15–14 win–loss record.[2]

After her playing career, she started coaching and became the first coach of Francesca Schiavone.[3]

She was married to Italian tennis player Pietro Marzano.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Wimbledon player profile – Daniela Porzio". AELTC.
  2. ^ "Lutto nel mondo del tennis, morta a Milano l'ex numero uno italiana Daniela Porzio". Il Giorno (in Italian). 2 October 2017.
  3. ^ a b Antonio Ortu (3 October 2017). "Il tennis italiano piange Daniela Porzio". Ubitennis (in Italian).
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