Sebastian Baez

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Materiał na Top-50 imo. Diego chowa następcę.

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15.03.2021

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 253

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#NextGenATP Baez Pays Tribute To Late Coach With Santiago Crown

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Sebastian Baez claims second ATP Challenger Tour title


This was not a typical week on the ATP Challenger Tour for Sebastian Baez, as the 20-year-old competed on the clay courts of Santiago, Chile. And as he lifted the trophy at the Club Manquehue on Sunday, his victory became even more extraordinary.

Baez completed a stunning run on Chilean soil with the title at the Challenger Santiago, adding a second consecutive crown to open his 2021 campaign. Also the champion in Concepcion one month ago, he would extend his perfect record on the circuit this year to 10-0 with yet another triumph on Sunday. The budding #NextGenATP star did not drop a set all week.

With his play on the court and his touching words during an emotional trophy ceremony, it was a fitting tribute all around. In January, Baez's former coach and mentor, Jorge 'Chino' Gerosi, passed away at the age of 63. A renowned coach throughout the region, Baez trained with Gerosi at GEBA (Club Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires), where they developed a strong bond and would remain very close over the years. Gerosi would later move to Santiago, where he lived until his passing, coaching a local junior at the same club where Baez triumphed on Sunday. In an ironic twist of fate, it all came full circle for the #NextGenATP Argentine.

"This trophy and this great tribute is dedicated to Chino, who is watching us from above," Baez said during the trophy ceremony. "These are my first two titles and both came in Chile, where he was coaching until his final moments. Chino, I hope that you are happy and that you are proud of this player from GEBA, which is an amazing place where I was lucky to train with you and play club tennis more than two years ago. Wherever you are, I just hope that you are happy and that I can continue making you proud."


Since the 1980s, Gerosi coached many Argentine juniors during his time at GEBA in Buenos Aires. The club is one of the more famous tennis facilities in the region and Gerosi's legend grew during his time there. He would go on to coach eventual Top 10 talents Gaston Gaudio, Guillermo Canas, Nicolas Massu and Mariano Puerta as well.

In what became the perfect tribute for Gerosi, Santiago tournament director Benjamín Benzaquén, a close friend of the renowned coach, had the trophy engraved in his honour. As an emotional Baez raised the piece of silverware over his head and stepped to the microphone to address the crowd, the moment took on added significance.

"This title is very important for my career and also because this is the last place that Chino Gerosi visited," Baez added. "I love him and so do my team and all the people from GEBA and Argentina too. I hope that he was happy for this week and all this hard work."

Baez, who defeated Marcelo Tomas Barrios Vera 6-3, 7-6(4) in Sunday's championship, is the first player to claim multiple Challenger titles in 2021. He is also the youngest Argentine to lift his second trophy since a 19-year-old Federico Delbonis nearly 11 years ago (Rome 2010).

Baez is an integral part of a strong contingent of emerging Argentine players. Along with fellow #NextGenATP star and recent Cordoba Open champion Juan Manuel Cerundolo and his brother, Argentina Open finalist Francisco Cerundolo, the trio are surging up the FedEx ATP Rankings in 2021. Baez's consecutive Challenger crowns has him sitting at a career-high No. 216 on Monday. In addition, the Buenos Aires native joined Cerundolo in the Top 7 of the ATP Race To Milan, as both players look to punch their ticket to the Next Gen ATP Finals in November.

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22.03.2021

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 216

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Sensational Sebastian: #NextGenATP Baez Claims Third Challenger Title Of 2021

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20-year-old Argentine triumphs in Zagreb

Two weeks ago, it was Juan Manuel Cerundolo claiming his maiden ATP Challenger Tour crown. On Saturday, another #NextGenATP Argentine made a major statement with a title of his own.

Buenos Aires native Sebastian Baez will join Cerundolo in the Top 200 of the FedEx ATP Rankings after lifting the trophy in the Croatian capital of Zagreb. The duo are leading the South American charge in their quest to qualify for the Next Gen ATP Finals as well, with Baez moving to seventh in the ATP Race To Milan.

Baez, a qualifier, rallied from a set down to defeat Juan Pablo Varillas 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the championship clash at the Zagreb Open. It marked his third comeback victory of the week, after also dropping the opening set against former World No. 23 Damir Dzumhur and second seed Pedro Martinez.

"It was an amazing week," said Baez. "The truth is that it's something incredible to start in qualifying and to be able to lift the trophy. Thanks to my coach Sebastian for preparing me on court. It was just a good tournament with really good matches for me."

Baez

A dogged defender with the agility to stop his opponents from all corners of the court, the 20-year-old is earning serious attention on the ATP Challenger Tour in 2021. Not only does he own a tour-leading 94.1 win percentage (16-1 record), but his three trophies move him atop the titles leaderboard alongside Jenson Brooksby.

Standing at 5'7", where Baez lacks in height, he more than makes up with unyielding aggression and determination. Just like his 5'7" countryman Diego Schwartzman.

With his victory on Saturday, Baez etched his name in the ATP Challenger history books for his native Argentina. At 20 years and four months, he joins Juan Martin del Potro, Guillermo Coria, Guillermo Canas and Gaston Gaudio as the only Argentines to win three Challenger titles before their 21st birthday. In addition, he became the youngest player from his country to win three titles in a single season since an 18-year-old Coria in 2000.

Youngest Argentines To Win Three Challenger Titles

Player Age Third Title
Juan Martin del Potro
17 years, 10 months
2006 Segovia
Guillermo Coria
18 years, 10 months
2000 Montevideo
Guillermo Canas
19 years, 10 months
1997 Santiago
Gaston Gaudio
20 years, 4 months, 10 days
1999 Nice
Sebastian Baez
20 years, 4 months, 17 days
2021 Zagreb
Baez, who opened the season outside the Top 300 of the FedEx ATP Rankings, has surged to a projected career-high of No. 183. A pair of titles on Chilean soil - in Concepcion and Santiago - gave him a perfect 10-0 start to 2021, before taking his talents to Europe and triumphing on the clay of Zagreb. He would prevail at the Zagreb Open as a qualifier, winning seven matches in seven days, including his first career victory over a Top 100 opponent (Martinez).

A former Roland Garros junior finalist in 2018, Baez has his sights set on qualifying for his first Grand Slam in Paris in one week.

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