At only 16 years oldthe Chilean Bautista de la Peña He became the youngest ATP player in his country. After playing nine tournaments that year, he reached his goal by adding his first point in the top ranking after beating the Argentine Julián Cundom 6-3, 3-6 and 6-4. This event happened in an M15 that was held in Santiago and to which he also gained access thanks to a wild card from the organization.
“I am calm with the work that lies behind me, but seeing my dad proud is one of the most important things in my life, by far. I am very extroverted, I love meeting new people, I am a friend. On the court I am aggressive“I love shouting when I hit him, shouting the points, I want to win,” said Horacio’s son in the RedGol media.
Your relationship with the public
Despite his sporting achievement, he does not have a good relationship with the public and receives constant harassment on social networks. ” I’ve had enough hatersI think more than I deserve. “I don’t want to be egocentric, but sometimes it’s a little excessive, I don’t like to look, but sometimes it still affects you a little,” he added.
His father, the Flea
The genes present in Bautista come from his father, Horacio de la Peña. The former Argentine tennis player, nationalized Chilean, started in the ATP in 1983. Unlike his son, he debuted at just 17 years old and remained on the circuit for 13 years, reaching professionalism in 1984. As a player, He managed to achieve four ATP tour titles individually and six in doubles.
In addition to his titles, the Pulga He was a member of the Davis Cup team in seven series (5-5 his record in singles, 0-2 in doubles). His best position in the ranking was 31st and was present -at least once- in all the Grand Slams. His greatest participation was in the prestigious Wimbledon, where he was present for four years: 1988, 1989, 1992 and 1993.
His time in tennis extended to coaching, where he coached high-level tennis players such as David NalbandianGuillermo Coria, Gastón Gaudio, Mariano Puerta and Tomás Martín Etcheverry. In addition to feeling the sport from the inside, he is also an organizer on the Challengers and Futures tour in South America.
Horacio de la Peña former Argentine tennis player.
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