Camila Giorgi, 33, the former world number 26 tennis player, reappeared on the Italian scene this past weekend, gracing the red carpet at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. Her return to public view comes nearly two years after her abrupt retirement from professional tennis and a subsequent turn to lingerie modeling.
Giorgi’s departure from the sport and Italy was marked by a curious set of circumstances, including allegations of unpaid rent and tax evasion claims that she has refuted. The athlete, who reached a career-high ranking in 2018, seemingly vanished from public life in May 2025, later surfacing as a lingerie model. Her retirement itself was met with some confusion, with even the WTA, the women’s tennis governing body, reportedly having trouble confirming the status of her retirement.
The circumstances surrounding Giorgi's abrupt departure from a rented villa near Florence, with claims of six months' rent outstanding and the removal of furniture, emerged shortly after her retirement announcement. She has since countered these accusations, stating that any alleged discrepancies in her tax declarations were the responsibility of a former lawyer.
Having reportedly relocated to the United States post-retirement, Giorgi's presence at the prestigious film festival in her native Italy signals a noticeable shift after a period of relative public absence. Her resurfacing brings the previously unresolved issues of financial claims and her sudden career pivot back into focus.
Read More: Italy Government Says No to World Cup Spot
