About Davide Scala
Born 1972. Davide Scala is an Italian tennis player.
Davide Scala (born 2 January 1972) is a former professional tennis player from Italy.
Biography Scala, a right-handed player from Bologna, turned professional in 1990.
At the 1997 Italian Open, a top-tier tournament now known as the Rome Masters, Scala upset the world number 18 Tim Henman, en route to the third round. Playing as a qualifier, he was the only Italian to make it past the first round of the tournament.
Other noted performances include a win over American veteran Patrick McEnroe at the Washington Classic and a quarter-finals appearance at the Bournemouth International, both in 1997.
He had a career-best ranking of 117 in the world.
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Who is Davide Scala?
Italian tennis player
When was Davide Scala born?
Davide Scala was born on 2 January 1972 in Bologna.
What is Davide Scala's occupation?
Davide Scala is a tennis player.
What nationality is Davide Scala?
Davide Scala is Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Davide Scala. https://biography.guide/davide-scala/
MLA: "Davide Scala." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/davide-scala/.
Chicago: "Davide Scala." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/davide-scala/.
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