Began playing satellites and future tournaments at age 16, then moved on to challengers ...Father, Daniel, is a salesman; mother, Maria Julia, a computer science teacher; older brother Mariano is also a salesman, younger sisters Ignacia (currently studying Industrial Engineering) and Josefina (studying Architecture)...Comes from town of Tandil (population 110,000) and has produced ATP pros Juan Martin del Potro, Maximo Gonzalez, Juan Monaco and Mariano Zabaleta...Raul Perez Roldan, father of former Top 20 pro Guillermo, created a strong training school (players not only came from Tandil, but also from cities nearby)...Enjoys playing soccer and harmonica when he travels (sometimes turning on music and trys to follow it with his instrument)...Favorite rock bands are mainly Argentine and Uruguayan: No te va a gustar, La Velga Puerta, Attaque77...Considers fitness and mentality as strengths...Favorite surface is clay and forehand his best shot...Best moment of his career thus far was qualifying at Roland Garros in 2008 and reaching the second round...Coached by countryman Wally Grinovero.