Comes from same town as Juan Martin del Potro, Diego Junquiera, Juan Monaco and Mariano Zabaleta.
Father, Juan Carlos, passed away in 2008; mother, Olga, is a housewife.
Older brother, Gustavo, is a doctor;older sister, Gabriela, is a kindergarten teacher.
Idolsgrowing up was Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona and Pete Sampras.
Went to San Jose College in his hometown of Tandil before turning pro.
Considers clay as best surface and forehand as strength.
Favourite tournament is Roland Garros.
Best memory is playing Roger Federer at 2008 US Open on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Hobbies include playing poker, guitar and riding ATVs (all terrain vehicles).
Favourite football team is River Plate.
(UPDATED 10 NOVEMBER2023)
Has won 17 ATP Tour doubles titles w/9 different partners and has captured at least one title in 8 of last 9 years (except 2017). Won a personal-best 5 titles in 2023 w/countryman Molteni to qualify for Nitto ATP Finals. Won 2 of 3 clay titles at 500 level (Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona) and hard court titles in Washington and ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati.
Best Grand Slam doubles result is 2008 US Open semi-final w/Monaco and 2021 Wimbledon w/Bolelli.
Broke Top 10 at No. 10 on 11 September 2023 after QF at US Open.
First teamed up with Molteni at 2014 Sao Paulo-2 Challenger (Finalist) and played on-and-off in 6 Challengers between 2014-18.
Played one tournament in 2020-21, two in 2022 before teaming up full-time in 2023. Won 1st ATP Tour title together at 2022 Gijon, then won 3 titles in 2023 (Cordoba, Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona).
Reached career-high singles ranking of No. 58 on 6 July 2009 and compiled 30-60 career tour-level record with 3R at 2009 Roland Garros his best Grand Slam tournament result. Played in his last singles tournament in May 2018.
Captured first ATP Tour doubles title at 2008 Valencia w/Monaco and didn't win his next title until 2015 Umag w/Sa.
This website uses cookies to enhance and personalize your experience. For more information about our collection and use of your information, including our use of cookies, please check out our privacy policy.