History of Alejandro Tabilo in Timeline

Alejandro Tabilo Álvarez is a Canadian-born Chilean professional tennis player. His career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 19, achieved on July 1, 2024, and his best doubles ranking is No. 106, reached on January 27, 2025. He is currently the No. 1 singles player from Chile.

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1988: Father Settled in North America

In 1988, Alejandro Tabilo's father, Ricardo, originally from Antofagasta, settled in North America where he met María, Alejandro's mother.

June 2, 1997: Alejandro Tabilo Born

On June 2, 1997, Alejandro Tabilo Álvarez was born in Toronto, Canada, to Chilean parents Ricardo and María.

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2006: González and Massú at Viña del Mar

In 2006, Fernando González and Nicolás Massú reached the semifinals at Viña del Mar, the last time two Chilean players had reached the semifinals of any ATP Tour event before Tabilo and Jarry in May 2024.

2007: González Defeated Federer

In 2007, Fernando González defeated Roger Federer at the Nitto Finals, marking the last time a Chilean player beat a world No. 1 before Tabilo's victory in 2024.

2009: González at the Italian Open

In 2009, Fernando González reached the semifinals of the Italian Open, the last Chilean to do so before Tabilo in May 2024.

2011: Trained at IMG Academy

In 2011, Alejandro Tabilo began training at the IMG Academy in the United States to further develop his tennis skills.

2012: Won Orange Bowl under-16 doubles title

In 2012, Alejandro Tabilo won the Orange Bowl under-16 doubles title, demonstrating his early talent and success in junior tennis.

2015: Ended Training at IMG Academy

In 2015, Alejandro Tabilo concluded his training at the IMG Academy, marking the end of this phase of his tennis education.

2018: Struggled with Weight Issues and Back Pain

During 2018, Alejandro Tabilo struggled with weight issues, reaching nearly 100 kilograms, and suffered lower back pain, causing his ranking to drop significantly.

2019: Fitness Program and Return to Competition

Following intensive fitness program in 2019, Alejandro Tabilo stabilized his weight around 75 kilograms and returned to competition ahead of a strong season.

2019: Called Up to Chilean Davis Cup Team

In 2019, Alejandro Tabilo was called up to the Chilean Davis Cup team for the first time, playing a doubles match against Germany.

February 2020: Reached Top 200 After Australian Open

In February 2020, as a result of his performance at the Australian Open, Alejandro Tabilo reached the top 200 in the world rankings, climbing to No. 172.

September 2020: Career-High Ranking of World No. 156

On 14 September 2020, Alejandro Tabilo achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 156, finishing the year at No. 169.

2020: Participated in the Chile Open

In 2020, Alejandro Tabilo participated in his home-country tournament, the Chile Open, as a wildcard, winning his first-round match.

November 2021: Won First Challenger Title and Career-High Ranking

In November 2021, Alejandro Tabilo won his first Challenger title in Guayaquil, Ecuador, leading to a career-high ranking of world No. 140 and becoming the No. 2 Chilean singles player on November 8, 2021.

2021: Australian Open and Chile Open Participation

In 2021, Alejandro Tabilo participated in the Australian Open qualifying but lost in the first round. He also qualified for the main draw of the Chile Open, winning his first-round match.

2021: Miami Open Debut

In March 2021, Alejandro Tabilo qualified for the main draw of the Miami Open, his first Masters 1000 tournament, where he lost in the first round.

February 2022: Top 100 Debut at Chile Open

In February 2022, Alejandro Tabilo reached the semifinals of the Chile Open, and made his top 100 debut at world No. 98 on February 28, 2022.

July 2022: Wimbledon Debut and Career-High Ranking

In July 2022, Alejandro Tabilo made his Wimbledon debut and recorded his first win there, reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 68 on July 18, 2022, later climbing to No. 64 and becoming the Chilean player ranked No. 1.

2022: ATP Cup Participation

In 2022, Alejandro Tabilo participated in the ATP Cup, where Chile defeated Norway and Serbia but lost to Spain, finishing second in their group.

2022: Australian Open Qualification

In 2022, Alejandro Tabilo qualified for the Australian Open after victories in the qualifying rounds, but lost in the first round of the main draw.

2022: Withdrawal from French Open

In May 2022, Alejandro Tabilo qualified for the French Open main draw but withdrew due to a fracture in his left arm hours before his debut.

April 2023: Dropped Out of Top 175

Despite reaching the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open as a qualifier, Alejandro Tabilo dropped out of the top 175 on April 17, 2023.

January 2024: First ATP Title at ASB Classic

In January 2024, Alejandro Tabilo claimed his first ATP Tour title at the ASB Classic, becoming the first Chilean to win a hardcourt ATP title since Fernando González in 2007 in Beijing. He entered the top 50 on January 15, 2024, and became the Chilean No. 2 player.

May 2024: Italian Open Semifinal and Top 25 Ranking

In May 2024, Alejandro Tabilo reached the semifinals of the Italian Open, becoming the first Chilean to reach that stage since González in 2009. He also entered the top 25 on May 20, 2024.

July 2024: ATP Singles Ranking of World No. 19

In July 2024, Alejandro Tabilo achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 19, marking a significant milestone in his professional tennis career.

July 2024: Mallorca Championships Title and Top 20 Ranking

In July 2024, Alejandro Tabilo won the Mallorca Championships, becoming the first Chilean man in the Open Era to win a grass court title. He entered the top 20 on July 1, 2024, reaching a career-high of world No. 19, and displaced Nicolás Jarry as the Chilean No. 1.

August 2024: Latin American No. 1 Player

On 26 August 2024, Alejandro Tabilo became the Latin American No. 1 player. He also reached the quarterfinals at the 2024 Almaty Open.

2024: Stunned Novak Djokovic at Italian Open

At the 2024 Italian Open, Alejandro Tabilo stunned world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in straight sets, marking the biggest win of his career and his first victory over a top-10 player.

2024: Open Aix Provence Challenger Title

In 2024, Alejandro Tabilo won the Open Aix Provence Challenger in France, becoming the first player that season to win titles on both the ATP Tour and the ATP Challenger Tour.

2024: Chile Open Final and First ATP Doubles Title

In 2024, at his home tournament, the Chile Open in Santiago, Alejandro Tabilo reached the singles final and won his first ATP doubles title with compatriot Tomas Barrios Vera. As a result, he broke into the top 40 in singles.

January 2025: Best doubles ranking of No. 106

In January 2025, Alejandro Tabilo achieved his best doubles ranking of No. 106, highlighting his abilities in both singles and doubles tennis.

2025: Defeated Novak Djokovic at Monte-Carlo Masters

In 2025, Alejandro Tabilo experienced a poor start to the year but later defeated Novak Djokovic at the Monte-Carlo Masters, recording his second top-5 win.