The story of Nicolás Jarry It is one of those stories that, well made, would win prizes in its adaptation to the big screen. And in Wimbledonyou are living the best possible pre-estrane. Beyond matching his grandfather's achievement Jaime Fillol, That he reached the round of 16 Wimbledon in 1974, there is the epic return to the elite of a tennis player who could have had to park the racket by a major force outside his will.
“Last year I had a problem with the nerve of the inner ear that affected my perception, balance and vision. I've been trying to recover it. It has been very hard physical, emotionally and psychologically. I've been trying to recover my level. Trust again in myself. It was very hard to lose all the skills he had worked for since 5 years. It is incredible to have had my best performance here in Wimbledon, in my favorite tournament of all, ” He counted on foot after eliminating the 'Wonderkid' Joao Fonseca in Third Round.
It has been very hard physical, emotionally and psychologically. I've been trying to recover my level
A few steps, those of the return, which could not have given without the support of his family, present throughout the tournament and who went to embrace after the triumph. “The family has been the fundamental pillar of this last year. Without them, being from Latin America, being two or three months after your house, it is very hard … you feel alone. Having them has been incredible since I got married. Without them I could not have recovered so fast. It was a long year, but here I am, “he said.
The family has been the fundamental pillar of this last year
Santiago's, number 143 of the world, will be measured in rooms to Cameron Norrie … and could be the rival, if both pass by Carlos Alcaraz in rooms. His path to eighths, however, has been brilliant and has not stopped rivals that departed as favorites. One after another: Holger Rune (8), Learner Thien (62) and, now, Joao Fonseca (54). Young promises who have encountered a veteran (29 years old) fighter.
Jarry, who accumulated a record of 6 wins and 13 losses in 2025, has already achieved what happens, his best result of the year … and, at the same time, He has matched his best record in a great Slam: The Eighths of Roland Garros 2023. Now he is in his hand to overcome that brand.
