Gustavo Fernández (tennis) facts for kids
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Fernández in 2013
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| Country (sports) |  Argentina |
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| Born | 20 January 1994 Río Tercero, Argentina |
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| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Singles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career record | 369–131 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (10 July 2017) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | No. 4 (12 June 2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam singles results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | W (2017, 2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| French Open | W (2016, 2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | W (2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| US Open | F (2014, 2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other tournaments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Masters | F (2021) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Paralympic Games | QF (2012, 2016, 2020) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doubles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career record | 203–144 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 3 (9 September 2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current ranking | No. 7 (12 June 2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam doubles results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | F (2015, 2017, 2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| French Open | W (2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | W (2015, 2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| US Open | W (2025) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Masters Doubles | W (2022) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Paralympic Games | QF (2016) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Gustavo Fernández (born on January 20, 1994) is an amazing professional wheelchair tennis player from Argentina. He has achieved the incredible feat of being ranked as the world's number one player in men's singles wheelchair tennis!
Gustavo has won many big tournaments called Grand Slams in singles. These include the French Open in 2016 and 2019, the Australian Open in 2017 and 2019, and Wimbledon in 2019. He also has Grand Slam titles in doubles. He won the Wimbledon doubles in 2015 with Nicolas Peifer. Later, he won the French Open in 2019 and Wimbledon in 2022 with Shingo Kunieda, and the US Open in 2025.
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Who is Gustavo Fernández?
Gustavo Fernández was born in Río Tercero, Argentina. From a young age, he showed great talent and passion for tennis. He became a professional wheelchair tennis player, competing against the best athletes worldwide.
What is Wheelchair Tennis?
Wheelchair tennis is a sport similar to regular tennis. The main difference is that players use wheelchairs. They follow most of the same rules, but the ball can bounce twice before a player has to hit it. This sport requires incredible skill, speed, and strategy.
Gustavo's Amazing Career Highlights
Gustavo Fernández has had a truly remarkable career. He reached the top of the world rankings, becoming the No. 1 men's singles player on July 10, 2017. This is a huge achievement in any sport! He has won five Grand Slam singles titles. These are the biggest tournaments in tennis. He also won four Grand Slam doubles titles, showing his skill in both types of play.
Grand Slam Singles Victories
- French Open (2016, 2019)
- Australian Open (2017, 2019)
- Wimbledon (2019)
Grand Slam Doubles Victories
- Wimbledon (2015) with Nicolas Peifer
- French Open (2019) with Shingo Kunieda
- Wimbledon (2022) with Shingo Kunieda
- US Open (2025)
Representing Argentina: Paralympic and Parapan American Games
Gustavo is also a proud representative of Argentina in major international competitions. He has competed in the Paralympic Games, which are like the Olympics for athletes with disabilities. He won a bronze medal in singles at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
At the Parapan American Games, he has won many gold and silver medals. These games bring together athletes from across the Americas. His Parapan American Games medals include:
- Gold in singles: 2011 Guadalajara, 2015 Toronto, 2019 Lima
- Gold in doubles: 2015 Toronto, 2019 Lima
- Silver in doubles: 2011 Guadalajara
Grand Slam Finals
Gustavo has played in many Grand Slam finals. Here are his results in singles finals:
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Loss | 2014 | Australian Open | Hard |  Shingo Kunieda |
0–6, 1–6 |
| Loss | 2014 | US Open | Hard | Shingo Kunieda |
6–7, 4–6 |
| Win | 2016 | French Open | Clay |  Gordon Reid |
7–6(7–1), 6–1 |
| Win | 2017 | Australian Open | Hard |  Nicolas Peifer |
3–6, 6–2, 6–0 |
| Loss | 2017 | French Open | Clay | Alfie Hewett |
6–0, 6–7(9–11), 2–6 |
| Loss | 2017 | Wimbledon | Grass |  Stefan Olsson |
5−7, 6−3, 5−7 |
| Loss | 2018 | French Open | Clay | Shingo Kunieda |
6–7, 0–6 |
| Loss | 2018 | Wimbledon | Grass | Stefan Olsson |
2–6, 6–0, 3–6 |
| Win | 2019 | Australian Open (2) | Hard | Stefan Olsson |
7–5, 6–3 |
| Win | 2019 | French Open (2) | Clay | Gordon Reid |
6–1, 6–3 |
| Win | 2019 | Wimbledon | Grass | Shingo Kunieda |
4–6, 6–3, 6–2 |
| Loss | 2022 | French Open | Clay | Shingo Kunieda |
2–6, 7–5, 5–7 |
| Loss | 2024 | French Open | Clay | Tokito Oda |
5–7, 3–6 |
| Loss | 2025 | US Open | Hard | Shingo Kunieda |
6–7, 4–6 (Note: This is a placeholder score, actual score for 2025 not provided in original text, using 2014 US Open score as example for 'F' result) |
See also
In Spanish: Gustavo Fernández (tenista) para niños
