Caterina Nozzoli

Caterina Nozzoli (born 29 June 1967) is an Italian former professional tennis player.

Nozzoli played on the WTA Tour in the late 1980s and early 1990s, reaching a career high singles ranking of 130 in the world. Her best performance came early in her career, a semi-final appearance at the 1985 Italian Open. At the 1987 French Open she featured in the main draw of both the women's singles and doubles.

A member of Italy's Federation Cup squad in 1987, Nozzoli played a dead rubber doubles match in their World Group round one win over Belgium (with Laura Garrone).

She married tennis player Antonio Padovani.

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Singles: 2 (1–1) Results No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent ScoreLoss 1. 15 August 1988 Caltagirone, Italy Clay Simona Isidori 4–6, 5–7Win 1. 20 March 1989 Marsa, Malta Hard Andrea Müller 6–0, 4–6, 6–2

Doubles: 4 (2–2) Results No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents ScoreWin 1. 20 March 1989 Marsa, Malta Hard Pascale Druyts Belinda Borneo Amy van Buuren 6–3, 3–6, 6–3Loss 1. 29 May 1989 Florence, Italy Clay Nathalie Baudone Michelle Anderson Nanne Dahlman 3–6, 3–6Loss 2. 25 June 1990 Caltagirone, Italy Clay Simona Isidori Jennifer Fuchs Ei Iida 1–6, 1–6 Win 2. 13 May 1991 Francavilla, Italy Clay Marzia Grossi Viviana Valdovinos Jolene Watanabe-Giltz 6–1, 6–3