Cristian Garin

Cristian Garin, a Chilean professional tennis player, cemented his place as a rising star by winning the 2013 Junior French Open, defeating future ATP Tour standout Alexander Zverev in the final. This achievement followed his victory at the U14 world championship in 2010. Garin turned professional in 2011, making his ATP rankings debut in February 2012 and representing his country in the Davis Cup later that year. He quickly became the youngest Chilean player to win an ATP Tour match in 2013.

18, a milestone achieved by only the sixth Chilean man in history. Garin maintained his strong form in 2021, winning the Chile Open and reaching his second Masters quarterfinal at the Madrid Open. His prowess on the major stage was evident with fourth-round appearances at both the French Open and Wimbledon in 2021, leading to a career-high ranking of world No. 17 later that year.

That same year, he delivered his third top-5 win at the BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells Masters), where he also advanced to the Masters fourth round. All five of Garin’s ATP Tour singles titles have been won on clay courts, solidifying his reputation as a formidable force on the surface.