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Rebecca Marino

Rebecca Marino is a Canadian professional tennis player from Toronto, Ontario, who grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rebecca Marino is a Canadian professional tennis player from Toronto, Ontario, who grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. She turned professional in 2008, reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 38 in 2011, and later returned to competition after a hiatus related to mental health. She has represented Canada in Billie Jean King Cup competition and has won titles on the ITF and WTA 125 circuits.

Early life and background

Rebecca Marino was born in Toronto, Ontario, and grew up in Vancouver after moving there as a child. She started playing tennis at age 10 and comes from a family with strong sporting and business ties in Vancouver.

Professional career

Marino turned professional in 2008 and rose quickly on the WTA Tour, reaching the Memphis final in 2011 and a career-high ranking of No. 38 the same year. After stepping away from the sport for a period, she later returned to competition and resumed competing on the WTA and ITF circuits.

Comeback and later results

Sources note that Marino took a hiatus related to depression and later returned to professional tennis. Her later career includes WTA 125 titles, including singles in Midland and doubles in Tampico in 2024.

National representation

Marino has been part of Canada’s Billie Jean King Cup team. Tennis Canada lists her Billie Jean King Cup record and current player profile information.

Key facts

  • Rebecca Marino is a Canadian professional tennis player born in Toronto and raised in Vancouver.
  • She turned professional in 2008 and reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 38 in 2011.
  • She took a hiatus from tennis related to depression and later returned to competition.
  • Marino won a WTA 125 singles title in Midland in 2024 and a WTA 125 doubles title in Tampico in 2024.
  • She has represented Canada in Billie Jean King Cup play.
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Canadian context

Marino is a Canadian tennis player who was born in Toronto, grew up in Vancouver, and has represented Canada in international team competition.[1][12]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rebecca Marino?
Rebecca Marino is a Canadian professional tennis player from Toronto who grew up in Vancouver and has competed on the WTA and ITF circuits.
When was Rebecca Marino born?
She was born on December 16, 1990.
What is Rebecca Marino’s highest singles ranking?
Her career-high singles ranking is world No. 38, achieved on 11 July 2011.
Has Rebecca Marino won any WTA titles?
She won a WTA 125 singles title in Midland in 2024 and a WTA 125 doubles title in Tampico in 2024.
Did Rebecca Marino take a break from tennis?
Yes. Sources say she stepped away from tennis for a period after struggling with depression and later returned to the sport.
Which country does Rebecca Marino represent?
She represents Canada.

References

  1. WTA Officialhttps://www.wtatennis.com/players/313485/rebecca-marino
    Supports: Birthplace, upbringing in Vancouver, turn-to-pro context, height, birthday, Memphis final, WTA 125 titles.
  2. ITF Tennishttps://www.itftennis.com/en/players/rebecca-marino/800260848/can/wt/S/overview/
    Supports: Age started tennis, playing hand, preferred surface, nationality and profile details.
  3. Tennis Canadahttps://www.tenniscanada.com/profiles/rebecca-marino
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, height, playing hand, ranking, Billie Jean King Cup record.
  4. ESPNhttp://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/1322/rebecca-marino
    Supports: Turned pro date, nationality, birthplace/hometown, ranking, career statistics.
  5. Roland-Garroshttps://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/17007-r.marino
    Supports: Birthplace, height, best singles ranking, career statistics.
  6. The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/18/sports/tennis/rebecca-marino-of-canada-overcomes-bullying-and-hiatus.html
    Supports: Hiatus, mental-health context, Memphis final, career-high ranking and comeback narrative.