Ignacio Buse

Ignacio Buse, born on March 25, 2004, in Lima, Peru, is a professional tennis player who plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand. He stands at 6’0″ (183cm) and weighs 171 lbs (78kg). Buse has steadily climbed the professional ranks, achieving a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 108 on September 29, 2025. He currently holds the position of the No. 1 player from Peru. His early career saw him competing in various tournaments, laying the foundation for his professional journey.

Buse made his ATP Tour debut in February 2025 at the Chile Open, where he received a main draw wildcard. In the same year, he reached the semifinals at the Aix Provence Open as a qualifier, securing his first top 50 win against Luciano Darderi. He continued his progression by winning his maiden Challenger title at the 2025 Neckarcup in June, defeating Guy den Ouden. This victory propelled him to a career-high singles ranking of world No. 152. In August 2025, he made his major debut at the US Open, competing as a qualifier. Notably, Buse is the nephew of world-renowned chef Gaston Acurio.

Throughout his career, Buse has demonstrated consistent growth and achieved several significant milestones. In 2023, he reached his first Challenger doubles final in Lima, partnering with Jorge Panta. The year 2024 marked his first Challenger singles final appearance at the Città di Como Challenger. His performance in 2025 further solidified his presence on the ATP Tour, including reaching his first ATP Tour semifinal at the Swiss Open and winning a second Challenger title at the Copa Sevilla in September. His prize money totals $444,562 from singles and doubles combined.