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| Name: | MARIANA DIAZ-OLIVA |
| Nationality: | Argentina |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birthdate: | 3/11/1976 |
| Birthplace: | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Residence: | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | n/a |
| Clothes by: | n/a |
| Shoes by: | n/a |
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About:
Coached by Gaston Mazieres; does off-court training with Juan Pablo Sangalli...A baseline player who prefers red clay; strongest shot is the forehand...Mother, Cristina, is a kindergarten director; father, Raul, is an engineer; has an older sister, Paula, a younger sister, Julieta, and a younger brother, Diego...Graduated from high school in 1994...Admires Steffi Graf for overcoming obstacles and remaining No. 1 for so long...Self-described as impulsive, hard-working, responsible, shy, intelligent and disciplined...Changes her lucky charms every week...Most memorable experience was reaching the final for the first time on the tour at 2001 Bol after coming back from 60 2-0 down to upset world No. 15 Kim Clijsters in SF...Other sports interest is field hockey...Enjoys doing crossword puzzles, reading and baking desserts...Favorite movie is My Life; favorite actor is Robin Williams; favorite book is The Greatest Miracle.
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Highest Rank:
Career-High Singles No. 42 (July 9, 2001)
Career-High Doubles No. 93 (September 10, 2001)
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