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Sports journalism is in mourning. This Saturday it was confirmed death of Guillermo Salatinoone of the most respected journalists in the history of South American tennis. “Salata”, as he was affectionately known by colleagues and players, died at 80 years at the La Trinidad clinic in San Isidro, after suffering a cardiac arrest prior to hip surgery.
Salatino was much more than a chronicler; was a historian of the present. With a career spanning more than 45 years, he held the impressive record of having covered 147 Grand Slam tournamentsa figure that placed him as one of the journalists with the greatest presence in the history of the world circuit. His voice, always firm and passionate, accompanied the exploits of figures such as Guillermo Vilas, Gabriela Sabatini and the Argentine Legion.
His most remembered work was developed in Radio Continentalwhere he was part of the legendary “Competition” team alongside Víctor Hugo Morales, and on the screen of Fox Sportswhere his technical analyzes marked an era for the Latin American audience. In addition to his role in the media, Salatino was a tireless sports promoterbecoming vice president of the Press Committee of the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
In 2022 he had announced his retirement from major trips due to health problems – he suffered from COPD and had six stents – but he never completely left the racket. In fact, his last major coverage was Davis Cup 2025 in Bologna, demonstrating that his vocation remained intact until the end.
The Argentine Tennis Association He said goodbye with a heartfelt message: “Today is a sad day for all of us. A journalist who marked the path of many generations has left.” With his departure, tennis loses its most faithful witness already a professional who made honesty and presence at the scene his non-negotiable flag.
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