Lorena Ivette Arias Rodríguez[a] (born 25 January 1983), known as Lorena Arias, is a Mexican former professional tennis player.

Lorena Arias
Full nameLorena Ivette Arias Rodríguez
Country (sports) Mexico
Born (1983-01-25) 25 January 1983 (age 41)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$16,097
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 684 (12 December 2005)
Doubles
Career titles2 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 294 (7 November 2005)

Biography

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Arias was born into a Mexico City family with a history in the sport of volleyball. Her father coached volleyball and her mother, María del Carmen, represented Mexico at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[1]

Before joining the professional tour, Arias played four seasons of college tennis at Washington State. She is a three-time medalist for Mexico in the Summer Universiade, including the country's first ever tennis medal in 2003, partnering Erika Valdés in the women's doubles.

From 2004 to 2008, Arias competed on the professional tour, primarily on the ITF circuit. In 2005 she featured in the qualifying draws of WTA Tour tournaments in Acapulco and Bogota. She played doubles in two Fed Cup ties for Mexico in 2008, against Colombia and Canada.

ITF circuit finals

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Doubles: 14 (2–12)

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$25,000 tournaments
$10,000 tournaments
Outcome Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Runner-up 9 November 2004 Mexico City, Mexico Hard   Erika Clarke   Marcela Arroyo
  Melissa Torres Sandoval
1–6, 6–3, 0–6
Runner-up 15 November 2004 Puebla, Mexico Hard   Erika Clarke   Marcela Arroyo
  Melissa Torres Sandoval
6–2, 6–7(2), 0–6
Runner-up 8 May 2005 Ciudad Obregón, Mexico Hard   Erika Clarke   Lauren Barnikow
  Kelly Schmandt
0–6, 2–6
Runner-up 10 May 2005 Los Mochis, Mexico Clay   Erika Clarke   Jorgelina Cravero
  Flavia Mignola
3–6, 0–6
Runner-up 31 May 2005 Leon, Mexico Hard   Erika Clarke   Daniela Múñoz Gallegos
  Andrea Benítez
5–7, 3–6
Runner-up 27 March 2007 Xalapa, Mexico Hard   Erika Clarke   Daniela Múñoz Gallegos
  Andrea Benítez
4–6, 6–4, 1–6
Runner-up 23 April 2007 Ciudad Obregón, Mexico Hard   Erika Clarke   Daniela Múñoz Gallegos
  Valeria Pulido
3–6, 6–3, 1–6
Runner-up 14 May 2007 Irapuato, Mexico Hard   Erika Clarke   Courtney Nagle
  Robin Stephenson
1–6, 3–6
Runner-up 21 May 2007 Monterrey, Mexico Hard   Erika Clarke   Maria Fernanda Alves
  Courtney Nagle
4–6, 4–6
Runner-up 12 September 2007 Tampico, Mexico Hard   Erika Clarke   Catrina Thompson
  Christian Thompson
1–6, 4–6
Winner 1 December 2007 Mexico City, Mexico Hard   Erika Clarke   María Fernanda Álvarez Terán
  Mariana Muci
6–4, 6–4
Runner-up 8 September 2008 Celaya, Mexico Clay   Angélica Chávez   Daniela Múñoz Gallegos
  Erika Clarke
6–1, 1–6, 5–10
Winner 15 September 2008 Chihuahua, Mexico Clay   Paula Zabala   Daniela Múñoz Gallegos
  Erika Clarke
2–6, 6–4, 10–5
Runner-up 20 October 2008 Mexico City, Mexico Hard   Angélica Chávez   Estefanía Craciún
  María Irigoyen
3–6, 4–6

Notes

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  1. ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Arias and the second or maternal family name is Rodríguez.

References

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  1. ^ James, Marty (2 February 2004). "Vintage grad Arias GM of Sol soccer club". Napa Valley Register.
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