LORENZO Sonego is a four-time ATP singles title winner who reached an impressive career-high world ranking of 21.
Here we get to know the Italian tennis pro’s girlfriend, who will no doubt be cheering her man on as he aims for the quarter-finals at Wimbledon 2025.
In round three of Wimbledon 2025, Lorenzo Sonego defeated Brandon Nakashima in a five-set epic that lasted more than five hours.
Before the match, he told Gazzetta dello Sport: “I know that I am lucky to have this opportunity to play the tournament every season and so I always try to do my best to stay as long as possible.
“I came with the idea of having fun on the court, being comfortable, fighting on every point.
“It is the most beautiful tournament in the world. As children, we watched it on television inspired by the great players.
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“Then when you are in it, you realise that everything has another light, another magic”.
Next up he’s taking on rising star and world No.10 Ben Shelton on Court No.1 on July 7, 2025.
Who is Alice Petruccioli?
Alice Petruccioli is the longtime girlfriend of Lorenzo Sonego.
They have been in a relationship since around 2019, after being introduced by a friend of fellow Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini.
The couple met in Miami during the 2019 Masters 1000 tournament in the city, where Lorenzo was competing and Alice was on a break from university.
Alice hails from Turin — the same place Lorenzo is originally from.
She is a professional nutrition biologist with a strong academic background.
Alice graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Superior in biological sciences.
She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition Sciences from the University of Pisa, Italy.
During her studies, she traveled extensively to places including Singapore, South Africa and Indonesia, which helped to cultivate her passion for international food and nutrition.
Living in his world is exciting because I love travelling — tournaments, events, acquaintances
While she was initially interested in marine biology, Alice shifted her career focus to become a nutritionist.
Outside of work, she loves being on tour with Lorenzo.
In a 2021 edition of the Turin version of La Stampa, Alice said: “Living in his world is exciting because I love travelling — tournaments, events, acquaintances.
“As soon as we get home I immediately ask him what the next destination will be.”
But she also fully grasps what it takes to be the partner of a top-level athlete.
Alice added: “I understand when I have to leave him alone and put selfishness aside.”
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