About Gianni Clerici
Lived 1930 – 2022 (aged 91). Gianni Clerici was an Italian tennis player, journalist, writer, prose writer and playwright.
Gianni Clerici (24 July 1930 – 6 June 2022) was an Italian tennis commentator, journalist, author and tennis player.
Clerici was born in Como, Italy.
Clerici was known for his often off-topic banter with partner Rino Tommasi. As a tennis player, one highlight of his career was being part of the main draw at Wimbledon in 1953. He is the author of several books on tennis and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Who was Gianni Clerici?
Italian tennis player (1930–2022)
When was Gianni Clerici born?
Gianni Clerici was born on 24 July 1930 in Como.
When did Gianni Clerici die?
Gianni Clerici died on 6 June 2022 in Bellagio.
What was Gianni Clerici's occupation?
Gianni Clerici was a tennis player, journalist, writer, prose writer and playwright.
What nationality was Gianni Clerici?
Gianni Clerici was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gianni Clerici. https://biography.guide/gianni-clerici/
MLA: "Gianni Clerici." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gianni-clerici/.
Chicago: "Gianni Clerici." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gianni-clerici/.
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