Upset in Buenos Aires: Chilean Tabilo Defeats Defending Champ Fonseca; Faces Argentine Favourite Etcheverry Next
Tabilo’s Surprising Victory
Alejandro Tabilo (71st), a Chilean player, pulled off a major upset at the ATP 250 in Buenos Aires. He defeated the reigning champion, João Fonseca (33rd), in a thrilling three-set encounter to reach the quarterfinals. This marks a significant milestone for the 25-year-old, who is yet to win an ATP Tour title.
Etcheverry’s Path to Glory
Standing in Tabilo’s way is another local hopeful, Tomás Etcheverry (54°), who is also the talk of the town. Etcheverry’s route to the last eight has been just as impressive. He breezed past Italian Andrea Pellegrino (145th) in straight sets and then outlasted compatriot and friend, Pedro Boscatto (104°), in a marathon three-hour, two-minute match filled with tense rallies.
Etcheverry on Davis Cup Absence
The whole team can go and you can lose or win. You don’t know what’s going to happen, with Monday’s newspaper it is easy to give your opinion. I can’t speak for others, because I don’t know what situation everyone is in.— Tomás Etcheverry (54°) in an interview with Infobae
Etcheverry’s Career Journey
Etcheverry’s career has been a rollercoaster. He reached his best Grand Slam result in 2023, losing in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros to eventual champion Alexander Zverev.
ATP 250 Specialist
Etcheverry is known for his prowess in ATP 250 events. He has reached the semifinals on multiple occasions and was a finalist in Houston, Lyon, and Santiago. Notably, he lost to fellow Argentine Nicolás Jarry (143rd) in the 2023 Chile Open final.
Challenger Titles and Declining Ranking
- He has won three Challenger titles: Perugia and Trieste in Italy (2021), and Biobío in Chile (2022).
- In mid-2024, he peaked at 27th in the world rankings.
- However, since mid-2024, his ranking has fluctuated. After an abdominal injury in 2025, he slipped to 63rd.
Return to Form
Recently, Etcheverry reunited with coach Walter Grinóvero to recapture his best form. “We focused more on the game. More than anything, in finding that game from a couple of seasons ago again.”
“I want to cross that barrier, I don’t want to stay at 30. But, to overcome that barrier you have to go back there and then go up,” Etcheverry declared.
Key Facts:
- The ATP 250 tournament in Buenos Aires has seen a major upset with Alejandro Tabilo knocking out defending champion João Fonseca.
- Tomás Etcheverry, Argentina’s home favorite, awaits Tabilo in the quarterfinals.
- Etcheverry is known for his excellent performances in ATP 250 events and his impressive run to the quarterfinals of the French Open in 2023.
- After struggling with injuries and a dip in form, Etcheverry is working with coach Walter Grinóvero to rediscover his best tennis.
What’s Next?
The quarterfinal clash between Tabilo and Etcheverry is set to be a thrilling encounter. Both players will be eager to assert their dominance and secure a spot in the semifinals.