Pablo Cuevas facts for kids
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Cuevas at the 2019 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  Uruguay |
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| Residence | Salto, Uruguay |
| Born | January 1, 1986 Concordia, Argentina |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 2004 |
| Retired | 2024 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Facundo Savio |
| Prize money | US$9,717,624 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 242–224 (51.93% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 19 (15 August 2016) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2016, 2018, 2019, 2021) |
| French Open | 3R (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2009, 2019) |
| US Open | 2R (2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2019) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 217–177 (55.08% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 9 |
| Highest ranking | No. 14 (20 April 2009) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2016) |
| French Open | W (2008) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2014, 2016) |
| US Open | 3R (2009, 2013) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | SF (2008) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2015) |
| US Open | QF (2010) |
Pablo Gabriel Cuevas Urroz (born January 1, 1986) is a former professional tennis player from Uruguay. He was known for his amazing trick shots during matches. Pablo won the men's doubles title at the 2008 French Open with his partner Luis Horna.
Pablo won six singles titles and nine doubles titles in his career. His highest singles ranking was World No. 19 in August 2016. In doubles, he reached World No. 14 in April 2009. In September 2019, Pablo helped the Uruguayan Davis Cup team win a big match. This win allowed them to join the top level of the Davis Cup, called the World Group. He officially retired from professional tennis in September 2024.
Pablo's Tennis Journey
Starting His Career
Pablo began his professional journey in 2004. By 2007, he was already making a name for himself. At the 2007 French Open, he reached the third round in men's doubles. He also won several smaller tournaments called Challenger titles in singles and doubles.
Winning a Grand Slam Title (2008)
The year 2008 was a big one for Pablo. He started strong at the Movistar Open in Chile, reaching the semifinals. He also played in his first major ATP Masters Series event in Miami.
But the biggest moment came at the 2008 French Open. Pablo teamed up with Luis Horna from Peru. They surprised everyone by winning the men's doubles title! They beat some of the best teams in the world, including the top-ranked Bryan brothers. Pablo and Luis were the first all-South American team to win a Grand Slam men's doubles title. Pablo became the second Uruguayan ever to win a Grand Slam.
More Successes (2009-2011)
In 2009, Pablo continued to do well. He reached the semifinals in singles at the Movistar Open again. He also won the doubles title there with Brian Dabul. This helped him reach his highest doubles ranking of No. 17. At Wimbledon, he won his first-round match in a thrilling comeback. He also made it to the semifinals of a big tournament in Germany.
In 2010, Pablo reached the quarterfinals at tournaments in Mexico and Russia. In 2011, he had a memorable win at the Miami Open. He defeated the world No. 8 player, Andy Roddick, in two close sets. He also reached the semifinals at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships and the Estoril Open.
Dealing with Injuries (2012-2013)
After the 2011 French Open, Pablo had knee surgery. This injury kept him from playing any matches in 2012. He slowly returned to the ATP Challenger Tour in May 2013. He won a match at the French Open and later beat Nikolay Davydenko at the Malaysian Open.
Climbing the Ranks (2014)
In 2014, Pablo started to shine again. He won his first ATP 250 tournament at the 2014 Swedish Open in Sweden. Just one week later, he won his second ATP title at the Croatia Open. These wins helped him enter the top 40 players in the world for the first time. He also won two more Challenger singles titles later that year.
Facing Top Players (2015)
Pablo won his third ATP singles title at the 2015 Brasil Open in São Paulo. He played against tennis legend Rafael Nadal at the Rio Open, losing in a tough three-set match. At the Indian Wells Masters, he reached the third round, his best result there in years. He also played in the final of the Istanbul Open, where he lost to Roger Federer.
Big Wins and Milestones (2016-2017)
The year 2016 was fantastic for Pablo. He won the 2016 Rio Open, defeating Rafael Nadal in the semifinals. The very next week, he won the Brasil Open again. He also reached two other finals that year, at the Nottingham Open and the German Open.
In 2017, Pablo continued his success on clay courts. He won the 2017 Brasil Open for the third time. He then had strong performances at the Masters tournaments. At the 2017 Indian Wells Masters, he reached the quarterfinals. At the 2017 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, he beat the world No. 3 player, Stan Wawrinka, and reached the quarterfinals. He also won the doubles title there with Rohan Bopanna. Pablo reached his first Masters semifinal at the 2017 Mutua Madrid Open. He made it to the third round of the 2017 French Open as well.
Later Career and Retirement (2018-2024)
In 2018, Pablo defeated world No. 6 Dominic Thiem at the 2018 Indian Wells Masters. He later suffered a foot injury that limited his play for the rest of the year.
In 2019, he won two Challenger titles. He also reached the final of the 2019 Estoril Open as a lucky loser, where he played against Stefanos Tsitsipas. At the 2019 French Open, he reached the third round for the fourth time.
In 2020, Pablo played for team Uruguay at the first 2020 ATP Cup. He also reached the quarterfinals at two tournaments in South America. In 2021, he made it to the semifinals of the 2021 Geneva Open, beating top players like Reilly Opelka and Grigor Dimitrov. He also played against world No. 1 Novak Djokovic at the 2021 French Open. Later that year, he won both the singles and doubles titles at a Challenger event in Lyon with his brother, Martín Cuevas.
In 2022, Pablo defeated the 31st seed at the 2022 French Open. After this, he took some time off to be with his family. He later started training again to prepare for more tournaments. He played in qualifying rounds for Grand Slams in 2023 and 2024 using a special protected ranking. In September 2024, Pablo announced that he was retiring from professional tennis.
Davis Cup Performance
Pablo Cuevas first played for the Uruguay Davis Cup team in April 2004 when he was 18 years old. He has a very good record in the Davis Cup. He won 29 singles matches and lost 7. In doubles, he won 13 matches and lost 5. His total record is 42 wins and 12 losses, showing how important he was to his team.
Playing Style
Pablo Cuevas was known for his clay-court style of play. He used a strong topspin on his forehand shots. He also had a one-handed backhand, which allowed him to hit the ball at sharp angles for passing shots. Pablo was also good at hitting slice shots. For his serves, he often used a powerful kick serve. He showed off many of these skills when he beat Andy Roddick in Miami in 2011. Pablo was also famous for making amazing trick shots during his matches.
Images for kids
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Cuevas at the 2019 French Open
See also
In Spanish: Pablo Cuevas para niños
