Famous Argentine Tennis Players

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Gabriela Sabatini
(One of the Leading Tennis Players of Her Generation)
Gabriela Sabatini
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Birthdate: May 16, 1970
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gabriela Sabatini is an Argentine former professional tennis player. One of the leading female tennis players in the 1980s and 1990s, she amassed 41 titles, including the WTA Finals in 1988 and the 1990 US Open. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2006. Also a businesswoman, she runs a line of fragrances.

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Juan Martín del Potro
(Argentine Professional Tennis Player)
Juan Martín del Potro
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Birthdate: September 23, 1988
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Tandil, Argentina

Juan Martín del Potro is an Argentine tennis player best known for winning the 2009 US Open after defeating Roger Federer in the final. He also helped his team win the prestigious Davis Cup in 2016. One of the greatest Argentine players of all time, Juan Martín del Potro also won Olympic bronze and silver in 2012 and 2016 respectively. 

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Guillermo Vilas
(Legendary Argentine Tennis Player and Former World Number 1 in Singles)
Guillermo Vilas
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Birthdate: August 17, 1952
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Mar del Plata, Argentina

Part of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, legendary Argentine tennis player Guillermo Vilas is a former world number 1 in singles. His wins include 2 Australian Open titles, 1 French Open, and 1 US Open. The 2020 Netflix documentary Guillermo Vilas: Settling the Score was based on his life.

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Diego Schwartzman
(Argentine Tennis Player Who Has Been a World Number 8 in Singles)
Diego Schwartzman
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Birthdate: August 16, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentine tennis player Diego Schwartzman has been a world number 8 in singles and 39 in doubles. With a height of 5’ 7”, he is considered shorter than most of his peers but is known for his control and timing on the field. He is fond of the clay court.

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Gastón Gaudio
(Argentine Tennis Player Who Won the Last French Open before the Rafael Nadal Era)
Gastón Gaudio
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Birthdate: December 9, 1978
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Known as the last winner of the French Open before Rafael Nadal began dominating the tournament, retired Argentine tennis player was a world number 5 in singles. Starting his training in the game at age 6, he initially chose to build a career in tennis to help his parents when their business failed.

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David Nalbandian
(Argentine Retired Tennis Player)
David Nalbandian
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Birthdate: January 1, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Unquillo, Argentina

Retired Argentine tennis player David Nalbandian is a former world number 3 in singles. He scripted history as the only Argentine man to make it to the semifinals at all four Grand Slams as well as reach the Wimbledon men's singles final. He has a Pan American Games bronze under his belt, too.

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Guillermo Coria
(Argentine Tennis Player and Former World Number 3 in Singles)
Guillermo Coria
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Birthdate: January 13, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Rufino, Argentina

Argentine tennis player Guillermo Coria, also known as the King of Clay, was just 27 when he retired from the game. The former world number 3 in singles was a counter puncher and was known for his speed. He was also suspended once for consuming a banned substance.

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Guido Pella
(Argentine Tennis Player and Former World Number 20 in Singles)
Guido Pella
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Birthdate: May 17, 1990
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bahía Blanca, Argentina

Argentine tennis player Guido Pella was 5 years old when he started his training in the game under his father. He was part of the Argentine Davis Cup-winning team in 2016. His career-best rankings have been number 20 in singles and number 55 in doubles.

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Francisco Cerundolo
(Tennis Player)
Francisco Cerundolo
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Birthdate: August 13, 1998
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Francisco Cerundolo is an Argentine tennis player best known for winning the silver medal in the men's singles event at the 2018 South American Games in Cochabamba. Francisco Cerúndolo has also won one ATP singles title so far in his career.

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Juan Mónaco
(Retired Argentine Tennis Player and Former World Number 10 in Singles)
Juan Mónaco
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Birthdate: March 29, 1984
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Tandil, Argentina

Nicknamed Pico, retired Argentine tennis player Juan Mónaco is a former world number 10 in singles. He won the Davis Cup for Argentina in 2016. A clay court lover, the former Olympian began playing tennis at age 6. He is also fond of football and basketball.

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Federico Delbonis
(Argentine Tennis Player, Olympian, and Davis Cup Winner)
Federico Delbonis
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Birthdate: October 5, 1990
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Azul, Argentina

Argentine tennis player Federico Delbonis is a former Olympian who has been world number 33 in singles. He was part of the Argentine Davis Cup-winning team in 2016. He has also had a career-high ranking of 110 in doubles.

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Nadia Podoroska
(Argentine Tennis Player and Pan American Games Gold Medalist)
Nadia Podoroska
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Birthdate: February 10, 1997
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina

Argentine tennis player and Olympian Nadia Podoroska has been a world number 36 in singles. She won Argentina a gold at the 2019 Pan American Games. In 2022, the French Open semi-finalist revealed on Instagram that she was a lesbian and had been dating a woman, another Argentine tennis player, Guillermina Naya.

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Juan Manuel Cerúndolo
(Argentine Tennis Player)
Juan Manuel Cerúndolo
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Birthdate: January 15, 2001
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentine tennis player Juan Manuel Cerúndolo has had a career-high singles ranking of 79. He and his brother, Francisco Cerúndolo became the first brother duo, after Alexander Zverev and Mischa Zverev, to reach consecutive finals on the ATP Tour. He also achieved a career-high doubles ranking of 376.

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Gisela Dulko
(Argentine Tennis Player Who Won the 2011 'Australian Open' Doubles Titles Along With Flavia Pennetta)
Gisela Dulko
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Birthdate: January 30, 1985
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tigre Partido

Gisela Dulko is an Argentine former tennis player best known for winning the 2011 Australian Open doubles title along with Flavia Pennetta. She also won the doubles title at the WTA Finals in 2010. In the same year, Gisela Dulko was honored with the WTA Award alongside Flavia Pennetta under the Doubles Team of the Year category.

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Federico Coria
(Argentine Tennis Player)
Federico Coria
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Birthdate: March 9, 1992
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Federico Coria is an Argentine professional tennis player. He came into prominence in 2016, when he won the ATP Challenger doubles title at the Campeonato Internacional de Tênis de Campinas. Federico Coria has also won two ATP Challenger singles titles so far.
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Juan Ignacio Chela
(Argentine Tennis Coach and Former Tennis Player)
Juan Ignacio Chela
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Birthdate: August 30, 1979
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Ciudad Evita, Argentina

Juan Ignacio Chela is an Argentine former tennis player who achieved notoriety in 2001, when he was handed a three-month ban for failing a drug test. After serving his ban, he reached the quarterfinals of the 2007 US Open and the 2004 and 2011 Roland Garros. After retiring as a player, Juan Ignacio Chela established himself as a coach.

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Facundo Bagnis
(Argentine Tennis Player)
Facundo Bagnis
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Birthdate: February 27, 1990
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina

Facundo Bagnis is an Argentine tennis player best known for winning a gold medal and a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games. He also won two gold medals at the 2014 South American Games. Facundo Bagnis' best Grand Slam singles result came in 2021, when he reached the third round of the US Open.

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Guillermo Cañas
(Argentine Tennis Player)
Guillermo Cañas
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Birthdate: November 25, 1977
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Guillermo Cañas is an Argentine former tennis player who came into prominence in 2002, when he won the Canada Masters. His best Grand Slam result came at the French Open, where he reached the quarterfinal in 2002, 2005, and 2007. After retiring as a player, Guillermo Cañas established himself as a coach. He runs his own academy in Aventura, Florida.

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Hugo Chapacu
(Tennis Player)
Hugo Chapacu
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Birthdate: May 5, 1962
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Posadas, Argentina

Hugo Chapacu is an Argentine-born former professional tennis player. He took part in the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he represented Paraguay. Hugo Chapacú reached his highest singles ATP-ranking in 1987, when he was ranked world number 217.