María Emilia Salerni
| Country (sports) | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Residence | Rafaela, Argentina |
| Born | 14 May 1983 Rafaela |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Turned pro | 1999 |
| Retired | 2009 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $656,296 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 263–173 |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 12 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 65 (25 February 2008) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2002, 2003, 2008) |
| French Open | 1R (2001, 2008, 2009) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2001) |
| US Open | 2R (2005) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 151–124 |
| Career titles | 2 WTA, 9 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 45 (23 September 2002) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2002, 2003) |
| French Open | 2R (2003, 2005, 2006, 2009) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2001, 2003, 2006) |
| US Open | 3R (2001, 2002) |
María Emilia Salerni (born 14 May 1983), known as "Pitu Salerni", is a former professional tennis player from Argentina.
On 25 February 2008, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 65. On 23 September 2002, she peaked at No. 45 in the doubles rankings.
The two-time former junior Grand Slam champion, winning Wimbledon and US Open in 2000, as well as finishing runner-up at Roland Garros, was named the 2000 ITF Junior World Champion. Salerni dated Argentine tennis player Guillermo Cañas until 2007.
Salerni retired from professional tour in 2009 after a string of injuries.