Alejandro Tabilo made history in the 2024 Rome Masters 1000 quarterfinals by becoming the first Chilean to reach the semi-finals since 2009. In a reflective interview, Tabilo discussed his nerves during matches but managed to serve well, winning 83% of his first serves and hitting seven aces. He credits his improved serve as a key factor in his recent success.
Tabilo also shared how he gets his composure under pressure, admitting to getting nervous but maintaining a calm demeanor. With tennis being a popular sport in Chile, Tabilo expressed gratitude for the support from fans back home. In the semifinals, Tabilo will face Alexander Zverev and is determined to continue his winning streak.
Tabilo in Rome, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked world no.32 (career-high), the Chilean achieved a 25-9 win-loss record in 2024. Tabilo is currently having a run in Rome where he defeated the world no.59 Yannick Hanfmann 6-3 7-64, the world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-3, the world no.18 Karen Khachanov 7-65 7-610 and the world no.56 Zhizhen Zhang 6-3 6-4.
Alejandro Tabilo will fight against the world no.5 Alexander Zverev in the semifinal. In the past, they have never played each other so far on the main tour.
Alejandro has won 2 titles in 2024 in Auckland and the Aix En Provence Challenger. The Chilean was the runner-up in Santiago (Movistar Chile Open).
He is also scheduled to play in Lyon (Open Parc) on the 19th of May and French Open (French Open) on the 26th of May.
