Horacio Zeballos facts for kids
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Zeballos in 2015
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| Country (sports) |  Argentina |
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| Residence | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |||||||||||||
| Born | 27 April 1985 Mar del Plata, Argentina |
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2003 | |||||||||||||
| Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) | |||||||||||||
| Coach | Alejandro Lombardo | |||||||||||||
| Prize money | US $9,504,710 | |||||||||||||
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| Career record | 91–133 (40.63% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) | |||||||||||||
| Career titles | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 39 (4 March 2013) | |||||||||||||
| Grand Slam singles results | ||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | 1R (2010, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018) | |||||||||||||
| French Open | 4R (2017) | |||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | 2R (2018) | |||||||||||||
| US Open | 2R (2009, 2016) | |||||||||||||
| Doubles | ||||||||||||||
| Career record | 394–227 (63.45% in ATP World Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) | |||||||||||||
| Career titles | 26 | |||||||||||||
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (6 May 2024) | |||||||||||||
| Current ranking | No. 8 (9 June 2025) | |||||||||||||
| Grand Slam doubles results | ||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | SF (2022, 2023) | |||||||||||||
| French Open | W (2025) | |||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | F (2021, 2023) | |||||||||||||
| US Open | W (2025) | |||||||||||||
| Other doubles tournaments | ||||||||||||||
| Tour Finals | F (2023) | |||||||||||||
| Olympic Games | 1R (2021) | |||||||||||||
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Horacio Zeballos Jr., born on April 27, 1985, is a talented professional tennis player from Argentina. He made history on May 6, 2024, by becoming the first Argentinian man to reach the world No. 1 ranking in doubles tennis. Horacio has won two major Grand Slam titles in doubles alongside his partner Marcel Granollers: the 2025 French Open and the 2025 US Open.
In his singles career, Horacio reached his highest ranking of No. 39 in the world on March 4, 2013. He won his first and only singles title at the 2013 Chile Open. In an amazing final match, he defeated the legendary Rafael Nadal. This made him one of only a few players ever to beat Nadal in a clay court final. Overall, Horacio has won 26 ATP doubles titles, showing his great skill in team play.
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About Horacio Zeballos
Horacio is an Argentinian with Spanish family roots. He enjoys listening to music, playing ping-pong, and swimming in his free time. His father is also named Horacio Zeballos, and his mother is Carolina. He has a sister named Carolina Jr. Horacio's favorite tennis surface to play on is clay. His coach is Alejandro Lombardo.
Horacio's Tennis Journey
Early Career and First Big Final (2008–2009)
Horacio started his professional journey mostly playing on the ATP Challenger Tour. Here, he won five singles titles and six doubles titles. He reached his first major ATP Tour final at the St. Petersburg Open in Russia. He played very well, beating several strong players before losing in a close final match. For his impressive start, Horacio received the 2009 ATP Newcomer of the Year award.
Doubles Success and First ATP Title (2010)
The year 2010 was a great start for Horacio in doubles. At the Heineken Open, he and his partner Rogier Wassen defeated the world's top-ranked team. He also reached the semifinals of the US Open in doubles with Eduardo Schwank.
Horacio won his very first ATP doubles title at the Argentina Open. He teamed up with fellow Argentinian Sebastián Prieto to win the championship. This was a big moment in his career. He also played for the Argentine Davis Cup team for the first time, winning his doubles match.
Grand Slam Quarterfinals and More Titles (2011–2018)
Horacio continued to have success in doubles. In 2011, he won his second doubles title at the 2011 BMW Open with Simone Bolelli. In 2012, he reached the quarterfinals of the French Open in doubles with Oliver Marach.
A highlight in singles came in 2013 at the Viña del Mar tournament. He won his first ATP singles title by beating Rafael Nadal in a thrilling three-set final. This was a rare achievement, as Nadal is known as the "King of Clay."
Between 2016 and 2018, Horacio won four more doubles titles with different partners. He also had his best singles performance at a Grand Slam in 2017. He reached the fourth round of the French Open, which was a fantastic achievement.
Becoming a Top Doubles Player (2019–2021)
Horacio's doubles career really took off with his partner Marcel Granollers. In 2019, they won their first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Indian Wells Masters. This was a huge win, making Horacio the first Argentinian to win a Masters doubles title since 1997.
Together, Horacio and Marcel reached their first Grand Slam doubles final at the 2019 US Open. They continued to win many titles, including three more Masters 1000 events: the Canadian Open, the Italian Open, and the 2021 Mutua Madrid Open. They also reached the final of Wimbledon in 2021. By September 2019, Horacio reached a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 3.
Consistent Success and World No. 1 (2022–2025)
Horacio and Marcel continued to be a strong team. They qualified for the prestigious ATP Finals three years in a row (2020, 2021, 2022). In 2023, they reached the semifinals of both the 2023 Australian Open and the 2023 French Open. They also won their fifth Masters 1000 title at the 2023 Rolex Shanghai Masters.
The year 2024 was historic for Horacio. He and Marcel reached several Masters finals, including Indian Wells and Miami. On May 6, 2024, Horacio Zeballos became the world No. 1 in doubles tennis. This was a proud moment for Argentina, as he was the first Argentinian man to achieve this. They also won their sixth Masters title at the Italian Open and their seventh at the 2024 National Bank Open.
In 2025, Horacio and Marcel achieved their biggest dreams. They won their eighth Masters title at the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open. Then, they won their first Grand Slam men's doubles title at the 2025 French Open. They followed this incredible win by capturing their second Grand Slam title at the 2025 US Open. These victories cemented their place as one of the best doubles teams in the world.
See also
In Spanish: Horacio Zeballos para niños
