Pacheco: It's 'possible' for Mexico to have more Top 100 tennis players

Mexican tennis player Rodrigo Pacheco sees a promising future for the sport in his country, noting a current strong period characterized by young talent emerging. "I think we are doing very well, we have many young players who are playing well, who are winning matches in the Challengers and who are competing with a lot of desire and a lot of spirit," Pacheco stated.

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I think we are doing very well, we have many young players who are playing well, who are winning matches in the Challengers and who are competing with a lot of desire and a lot of spirit.

However, Pacheco emphasized that sustained growth requires more than just player talent. He called for increased support from governing bodies, stating, "There must be more support from above so that players continue to emerge." Simultaneously, he urged aspiring young players to commit to their training, understanding that reaching professional levels demands significant sacrifices. "The children must be committed to listening to them and committing to knowing that, to be able to arrive, they have to leave many things that a 15 or 16-year-old likes to do," he explained.

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There must be more support from above so that players continue to emerge.

Pacheco shared his ambition to see a greater number of Mexican athletes contending for top spots in the ATP rankings. "I would very much like to see many more Mexican tennis players fighting for a place among the top 100 or 200 in the world, just like me, and I know it is possible," he affirmed. His outlook suggests a blend of optimism about current potential and a clear call for structured support and individual dedication to elevate Mexican tennis on the global stage.

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The children must be committed to listening to them and committing to knowing that, to be able to arrive, they have to leave many things that a 15 or 16-year-old likes to do.