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Diego Schwartzman
Singles
Schwartzman at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships
Full name	Diego Sebastián Schwartzman
Country (sports)	Argentina
Residence	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Born	(1992-08-16) 16 August 1992 (age 32) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Turned pro	2010
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Bruno Tiberti Leo Olguin
Prize money	US ,079,005
Career record	250–225 (52.63%)
Career titles	4
Highest ranking	No. 8 (12 October 2020)
Current ranking	No. 230 (12 August 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	4R (2018, 2020)
French Open	SF (2020)
Wimbledon	3R (2019, 2021)
US Open	QF (2017, 2019)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	RR (2020)
Olympic Games	3R (2021)
Doubles
Career record	68–111 (37.99%)
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 39 (6 January 2020)
Current ranking	No. 348 (19 February 2024)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2015)
French Open	SF (2019)
Wimbledon	2R (2016)
US Open	2R (2015, 2016)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	SF (2015)

Diego Sebastián Schwartzman (born 16 August 1992) is a professional tennis player from Argentina. He has won four big singles titles from the ATP. In October 2020, he reached his highest ranking of world No. 8.

Even though he is 1.70 meters (5 feet 7 inches) tall, which is shorter than most tennis players, he has achieved great success. He is known for his amazing ability to return serves. He is especially good on clay courts.

In 2017, he reached the quarterfinals of the US Open. He was the shortest player to reach a Grand Slam quarterfinal since 1994. He showed that height isn't everything in tennis.

In 2020, he made it to his first Masters final at the Italian Open. He even beat the famous Rafael Nadal! Later that year, he reached his first Grand Slam semifinal at the French Open.

Diego Schwartzman has announced that he plans to retire from professional tennis in 2025.

About Diego Schwartzman

His Family and Where He Grew Up

Diego Schwartzman was born and lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His parents are Ricardo Sebastián and Silvana Schwartzman. His family has a special history. During the Holocaust, his great-grandfather escaped from a train going to a Nazi concentration camp. He then brought his family from Germany to Argentina. His father's family also came to Argentina from Russia.

When Diego was young, his family faced tough times financially. To help pay for his tennis training, he and his mom would sell bracelets at his junior tournaments.

Diego has two brothers and one sister. His nickname is El Peque, which means "Shorty" in Spanish. This nickname comes from his height.

Playing Tennis as a Kid

Diego played tennis at Club Náutico Hacoaj, a sports club for Jewish people in Buenos Aires. In the past, Jewish people were not allowed in other sports clubs.

When he was a junior player, Diego sometimes heard mean comments because of his background. But as he became a professional, this happened less often.

Diego's Tennis Journey

Starting His Career (2010–2013)

Diego didn't have a huge junior career. He started traveling around South America for tournaments when he was 13. He won some smaller tournaments, which helped him get money for his training.

First Big Steps (2014)

In 2014, Diego played in the main part of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. This was at the French Open. He made it to the second round before losing to the legendary Roger Federer.

He also won four titles on the ATP Challenger Tour. By the end of 2014, he was ranked No. 61 in the world.

Reaching Semifinals (2015)

Diego Schwartzman, 2015

In 2015, Diego reached the semifinals at the Istanbul Open. He played against Roger Federer again and almost won, taking the first set. He was also part of the Argentine Davis Cup Team that reached the semifinals.

Winning His First ATP Title (2016)

Diego Schwartzman, 2016

Diego won his first ATP singles title at the Istanbul Open. He beat Grigor Dimitrov in the final. Dimitrov had some trouble during the match, which helped Diego win.

Later that year, he reached another final in Antwerp. He was also the best ATP player at converting "break points," which means winning games when his opponent is serving.

US Open Quarterfinals (2017)

Diego Schwartzman, 2017

At the French Open, Diego had a great match against Novak Djokovic, taking him to five sets.

He then had a huge win at the Canadian Open. He saved four match points to beat Dominic Thiem, who was ranked No. 3 in the world. This was his first win against a top-10 player!

At the US Open, he surprised everyone by beating world No. 7 Marin Cilic. He then beat Lucas Pouille to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. This was a huge achievement for him.

2017 was his best year yet. He finished ranked No. 25. He was also the best ATP player at winning points when returning a second serve.

More Success and Top 15 Ranking (2018)

At the 2018 Australian Open, Diego reached the fourth round. He played against world No. 1 Rafael Nadal and even won a set against him.

He then won his biggest title so far at the Rio Open, a clay court tournament. He reached a new high ranking of No. 15.

At the French Open, he made it to his second Grand Slam quarterfinal. He came back from two sets down to win a tough match against Kevin Anderson. When asked how he beat the much taller Anderson, he joked, "Did you read David and Goliath?"

Third ATP Title and Doubles Success (2019)

Schwartzman playing in the French Open, 2019

In 2019, Diego reached the finals of the Argentina Open, beating Dominic Thiem along the way.

He also reached his first Masters 1000 final in doubles at the 2019 Mutua Madrid Open, playing with Dominic Thiem. At the 2019 French Open, he reached his first Grand Slam doubles semifinal.

Diego won his third ATP title at the 2019 Los Cabos Open. This was his first title on a hard court.

At the US Open, he beat world No. 6 Alexander Zverev to reach the quarterfinals again. He was very good at returning serves this year, just like in 2017.

Reaching the Top 10 and Grand Slam Semifinal (2020)

At the Italian Open, Diego achieved a huge win. He defeated Rafael Nadal in straight sets, saying it was his "best match ever." He then reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final.

At the French Open, he had an amazing five-hour match against Dominic Thiem and won! This sent him to his first Grand Slam semifinal. He was the shortest man to reach a Grand Slam singles semifinal since 1980.

The next week, Diego was ranked No. 8 in the world, entering the top 10 for the first time. He was the shortest player in the top 10 since 1981. He also qualified for the 2020 ATP Finals, a tournament for the top 8 players.

Fourth ATP Title (2021)

Schwartzman, 2021

In 2021, Diego won his fourth ATP title at the Argentina Open in his hometown. He didn't lose a single set in the whole tournament!

He reached the quarterfinals of the 2021 French Open again, but lost to Rafael Nadal. He also played in the 2020 Olympics.

Golden Swing Finals (2022)

Schwartzman, 2022

In 2022, Diego had a strong start to the season in South America, known as the "Golden Swing." He reached the finals at the Argentina Open and the Rio Open.

He also reached the quarterfinals at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters, a big ATP 1000 tournament. He continued to do well on clay courts in Europe.

Milestones and Challenges (2023)

The start of 2023 was tough for Diego, and his ranking dropped. He dealt with a leg injury. However, he showed improvement later in the year.

At the 2023 Rolex Shanghai Masters, he won three matches in a row for the first time in a while. He also recorded his 250th career win at the 2023 Japan Open Tennis Championships. He became only the tenth Argentinian man to reach 250 wins in the Open Era of tennis.

Retirement Announcement (2024–2025)

In 2024, Diego received special invitations (wildcards) to play in several tournaments, but he struggled to win matches.

In May 2024, Diego Schwartzman announced that he will retire from professional tennis after the Argentina Open in 2025. He played his last match at the Roland Garros in the qualifying rounds.

He qualified for the US Open, making it his eleventh time playing in this major tournament.

How Diego Plays Tennis

Diego Schwartzman is known for playing from the back of the court, called the "baseline." He hits the ball very well with both his forehand and backhand. He is also very fast and can hit amazing shots even when he's far from the ball. His speed helps him get to "drop shots" and hit "passing shots."

His serve is consistent, but his returns are even better. He is one of the best players at returning serves in tennis. He also has good volleys, which are shots hit before the ball bounces.

Because of his speed and strong baseline game, Diego has had most of his success on clay courts. But he has worked hard to improve his game on other surfaces like grass.

Career Statistics

Grand Slams Performance

This table shows how Diego Schwartzman has done in the biggest tennis tournaments, called Grand Slams.

Tournament	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	SR	W–L	Win%
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open	Q3	Q1	1R	1R	2R	4R	3R	4R	3R	2R	2R	Q1	0 / 9	13–9	59%
French Open	Q2	2R	2R	1R	3R	QF	2R	SF	QF	4R	3R	Q2	0 / 10	23–10	70%
Wimbledon	A	A	1R	1R	1R	2R	3R	NH	3R	2R	2R	Q1	0 / 8	7–8	47%
US Open	Q3	1R	2R	1R	QF	3R	QF	1R	4R	3R	1R	1R	0 / 11	16–11	59%
Win–loss	0–0	1–2	2–4	0–4	7–4	10–4	9–4	8–3	11–4	7–4	4–4	0–1	0 / 38	59–38	61%
Year End Championship
ATP Finals	Did not qualify							RR	DNQ				0 / 1	0–3	0%

Personal Life

Diego Schwartzman's grandparents moved from Europe to escape the Holocaust. As of June 2024, Diego is engaged to Eugenia De Martino, who is a fashion model from Argentina.