The tennis player from La Plata reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career and dreams of extending his great streak in Paris.
Thomas Etcheverry continued his meteoric rise on the ATP circuit and after a comfortable loss Yoshihito Nishioka achieved a pass to the quarterfinals of Roland Garros, where new Alexander Zverev he will be looking to get into the top four of the tournament that gives his dog his name. I know his particular story.
native of the silver and a gymnastics fan he did not take up the sport due to a family heritage issue (son of two lawyers) but for a toy which was given to him when he was five years old. Within the framework of a vacation in Cariló, he was given a stick with a ball; where he fell madly in love with the discipline. “He plays it for four hours every day. He hit the ball all by himself and didn’t stop. When I got home, I asked my parents for tennis lessons and that’s where it all started.”explained in conversation with Clarín.
Only 24 years old and with an impressive height of 1.96 meters.brought from a young age compared to Juan Martín del Potro for him great power but great agility which places him as one of the most complete tennis players within the new breed.
Novak Djokovic fanthat he faced in the Masters 1000 in Rome and he was among the stars in a curious storyhadgradual climb to the Challenger circuit in 2021 that suddenly stopped overnight. The reason was found out after a few weeks, since then was exiled from the European continent due to exceeding 90 days of stay in countries belonging to the European Economic Community.
It is because of that he was arrested at Cologne Airport, Germany, and sent to a cell inside his commissary for more than 24 hours before being released; thanks to the intervention of his family and ATP emissary.
“They told me they had to deport me and I was confused. They treated me well but I was like a criminal. As soon as they released me, I got on the first plane and arrived in Argentina. With the pandemic it’s not easy but I found one from Istanbul with a stopover in Rio. In Türkiye I was waiting for a flight for eleven hours. No time has passed: I slept on the floor and I’m still scared“he told El Día de La Plata.
Upon returning to the country, his odyssey did not end, because COVID-19 was detected and he had to extend the ordeal he was going through. “I didn’t see my family for seven months. I was surprised when he tested positive. In Europe and the United States I took endless swabs for covid and they were all negative. I was asymptomatic but, as protocol indicated, they took me to a hotel in Buenos Aires in a special taxi.”he explained.
He participated with great success on the Challenger circuit throughout South America and In April 2022, after becoming a finalist in the Challenger in Mexico, he entered the Top 100 of the world ranking for the first time.; which certainly got him on the great sport tour. That year he suffered a severe blow in the life of his family: the illness and death of his sister Magalí, at 32 years old after a difficult battle with breast cancer..
A few days later, Etcheverrry dedicated his victory against Aslan Karatsev, in the first round of the ATP 250 in Tel Aviv. “I am going through a very difficult time personally as a result of my sister’s death, who fought like a lion to the end against cancer. So this win. My dedication is to him, who surely encourages me from heaven“he said after ending a seven-month streak without a win on the ATP circuit.
Now in 2023, he is fully integrated within the famous circuit and so far this year he has entered the finals of the ATP 250 DE Santiago and ATP 250 Houston, where he fell for Nicolás Jarry and Francis Tiafoe -according-to two definitions. He entered the 49th place in the world ranking in Roland Garrosa name that is not only synonymous with some of the greatest joys in national tennis but also with his doghas shown his best version so far in his career.
In his first four matches he advanced without dropping a set along the way and took down two Top 20 players en route to the quarterfinals.. In the first round he prevailed Jack Draper by walkover before successive masts Alex de Minaur (19th) and Borna Coric (16th) before being badly beaten Yoshihito Nishioka to punch your ticket to the best eight in the tournament.
“I can’t believe it, it’s a dream for me, Thank you for all the love from the public and my family and my team. We will continue, rest and be ready for the next match.”said Etcheverry, who defeated his Japanese rival 7-6 (10-8), 6-0 and 6-1.
In addition, the national tennis player, who will play in the next round with the German Alexander Zverev (27th), dedicated the victory to his people: “I know there are many Argentines here, I want to thank them for all the support, they don’t know how it feels on the pitch. This victory is for them and for all the people who support Argentina“.
He ends with a new dedication to his sister, who is more than current in his battles. “Lately I always ask my brother for strength and I know he always gives me strength. Now at a crucial moment on a serve, I said to him: ‘Please, Magui. Help me’, and he helped me. I hit of ace“he admitted with great emotion.
Source: Tycsports
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