Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age 15. (ITF, 10 Jul 2007)
Reason: He began playing wheelchair tennis as part of his rehabilitation. "I started with swimming and table tennis. Then I came to wheelchair tennis, and said, 'This is what I want to do for the rest of my life'." (projectrunningblade.co.uk, 16 Mar 2019)
Awards: He and Para powerlifter Camila Campos were named as flag bearers for Chile for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (chilevision.cl, 30 Jul 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 22, 1986
Place of ResidenceMELIPILLA
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachAndres Salinas [club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| R32 | Doubles | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| R64 | Singles | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| Australian Open | ||||
| QF | Quad Singles | 2024 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| QF | Quad Doubles | 2024 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| US Open | ||||
| SF | Quad Doubles | 2023 | New York, NY, USA | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| WR | Quad Singles | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
Legend
WR - Winner, RU - Runner-up, 3RD - 3rd place, 4TH - 4th place, F - Final, SF - Semifinal, QF - Quarterfinal, R16 - Round of 16, R32 - Round of 32, R64 - Round of 64, R128 - Round of 128
