History of Alejandro Tabilo in Timeline

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

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1988: Father Settled in North America

In 1988, Ricardo Tabilo, Alejandro's father, settled in North America, setting the stage for Alejandro's eventual birth and upbringing.

June 2, 1997: Birth of Alejandro Tabilo

On June 2, 1997, Alejandro Tabilo Álvarez was born in Toronto, Canada, marking the beginning of his life.

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2006: Gonzalez and Massú in Vina del Mar

In 2006, Fernando González and Nicolás Massú made it the last time multiple Chilean players reached the semifinals at an ATP Tour event, until Tabilo and Nicolás Jarry accomplished the same feat at the Italian Open in 2024.

2007: Gonzalez Defeated Federer

In 2007, Fernando González defeated Roger Federer at the 2007 Nitto Finals; Tabilo became the first Chilean player in 17 years to beat a world No. 1 since Gonzalez's victory.

2007: Last Chilean to Win Hardcourt ATP Title

In 2007, Fernando González was the last Chilean to win a hardcourt ATP title in Beijing, a record that Tabilo broke in 2024.

2009: Gonzalez reached Semifinal

In 2009, Fernando Gonzalez reached the Semifinal at the same event, the Italian Open, making Tabilo the first Chilean to reach that level after Gonzalez.

February 2020: Reached Top 200 After Australian Open

In February 2020, after participating at the 2020 ATP Cup and qualifying for the 2020 Australian Open where he won his first Major win, Alejandro Tabilo reached top 200 at world No. 172.

September 2020: Reached Career-High Ranking

On September 14, 2020, Tabilo reached his career-high ranking of World No. 156, marking an important milestone in his professional career.

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

In November 2021, Tabilo won his first Challenger title in Guayaquil, Ecuador, defeating Jesper de Jong in the final. Following this win, on November 8, 2021, he reached a career-high ranking of World No. 140, becoming the No. 2 Chilean singles player.

February 2022: Top 100 Debut

In February 2022, at the 2022 Chile Open, Tabilo reached the semifinals and as a result, made his top 100 debut at World No. 98 on February 28, 2022.

May 2022: Reached Top 80 Before French Open

In May 2022, before the 2022 French Open, Tabilo reached the top 80 on May 16, 2022, marking further progress in his career.

July 2022: Reached Career High Ranking

In July 2022, Alejandro Tabilo reached a career high ranking of world No. 68 on July 18, 2022 and a week later another career high of No. 64, becoming the Chilean player No. 1.

April 2023: Dropped Out of Top 175

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

2023: Jarry reached the milestone in 2023

Nicolas Jarry reached the top 20 milestone in 2023, which Tabilo followed in 2024 making Tabilo the eight-ever Chilean man to be ranked in the top 20.

January 2024: Won Maiden ATP Tour Title at ASB Classic

In January 2024, Alejandro Tabilo won his maiden ATP Tour title at the ASB Classic, defeating Taro Daniel in straight sets. As a result, on January 15, 2024, he reached the top 50 in the singles rankings and became the Chilean No. 2 player.

May 2024: Upsets Novak Djokovic at Italian Open and Reaches Top 25

In May 2024, at the 2024 Italian Open, Alejandro Tabilo upset world No. 1, Novak Djokovic, in straight sets, marking the biggest win in his career. As a result, he reached the top 25 in the rankings on May 20, 2024. It was also the first time multiple Chilean players reached the semifinals at the same Masters 1000 since 2006.

July 2024: Achieved Career-High ATP Singles Ranking

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

July 2024: Won Second Title and Reached Top 20

On July 1, 2024, Alejandro Tabilo won the 2024 Mallorca Championships, marking his second title of the season and first on grass, making him the first Chilean man in the Open Era to win a grass court title. As a result, he reached the top 20 in the singles rankings at world No. 19 and became the No. 1 Chilean player.

August 2024: Became No. 1 Latin American Player

Following his participation at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, on August 26, 2024, Tabilo became the No. 1 Latin American player after the 2024 National Bank Open in Montreal.

2024: Won Open Aix Provence Challenger Title and Moved into Top 35

In 2024, Alejandro Tabilo reached the final at the 2024 Open Aix Provence Challenger in France and moved into the top 35 in the rankings. He won the title defeating Jaume Munar in straight sets, becoming the first player to triumph on both the ATP Tour and the ATP Challenger Tour during the season.

2024: Won First ATP Doubles Title and Reached Top 40

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

January 2025: Reached Best Doubles Ranking

In January 2025, Alejandro Tabilo reached his best doubles ranking of No. 106, adding to his achievements in professional tennis.

September 2025: Won Chengdu Open and Returned to Top 75

In September 2025, ranked No. 112 at the 2025 Chengdu Open, Alejandro Tabilo qualified for the main draw and won the title upsetting top seed Lorenzo Musetti. As a result, he returned to the top 75, climbing 40 positions in the singles rankings on September 22, 2025.