Luis Horna Leads Team Peru to Battle in Davis Cup Qualifiers

Luis Horna is the captain of Team Peru. – Credit: FPT

The historic Luis Horna, current captain of Team Peru, has been satisfied with the display of the national group in its participation against Chile in the 2024 Davis Cup Qualifiers. Once the presentations of Juan Pablo Varillas, Ignacio Buse and the Huertas brothers have concluded del Pino, sent a hopeful message ensuring that the setback at the hands of the southerners should not be seen as a sharp fall, but should be a reason to believe in the future.

“Not all defeats hurt the same, I thought that the next morning the satisfaction of having fought and handled the pressure would give some peace of mind, but that is not the case,” he said in a publication shared on his personal Instagram account, adding that “there are ways to lose, we lost leaving our skin, heart and mind on the field, we leave with our heads held high and with a lot of pride.”

Team Peru was on the verge of entering the Davis Cup Finals. – Credit: FPT

Horna also explained that they need to change a lot to go up in all upcoming commitments. However, he highlighted that all the tennis players in his group have key virtues so that the work is immediate and exciting.

“We have a lot to improve, time is on our side, desire, commitment, sacrifice are not negotiable and we will return stronger than ever,” he stressed. Furthermore, he urged Peruvians to trust the new generations: “Let’s be objective and realistic, allow us to dream big.”

At just 19 years old, the national tennis player won against 20th in the world. Historical. (Video: DIRECTV)

“I invite you to get more involved every day with this team, let’s all play together to create the excitement of the youngest players and make representing our country an honor for everyone. Thank you team for allowing me to be with you,” he concluded.

It is worth mentioning that not long ago, Horna ventured to say that the current representatives of Peru in tennis resemble what he did in his ATP qualifying stage: “This generation is the one that is closest to mine. There are young guys like Gonzalo Bueno, Ignacio Buse and the Huertas del Pino brothers who are at a very good level. “They are players who have many years to give to tennis.”

Juan Pablo Varillas is the first racket from Peru. – Credit: FPT

When all the spotlights were pointed at Juan Pablo Varillas, the first racket of Peru, the young Ignacio Buse emerged in the middle of the silence, who carried the national team on his shoulder in a very difficult situation. Despite the adversity, he was able to make history by beating Nicolás Jarry (20ATP).

The memorable result seriously destabilized the ‘Tower’ of Santiago: “Accepting days like these is very hard, they are the hardest in a professional’s career. Having played like this, in a Davis Cup series that is always important, playing at home, with a full stadium, it is not easy to swallow. It is bitter and I have to rely on the team, we are very strong.”

What came next for Buse was an evaluation of the same caliber, measuring himself against Alejandro Tabilo (54ATP), at the close of the nations championship, although on this occasion he was unable to achieve the result.

2024-02-05 17:44:42
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