Ernesto Escobedo
Ernesto Escobedo
Ernesto Escobedo
Ernesto Escobedo
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    • Nickname is Neto.
    • Father and grandfather are also named Ernesto.
    • Dad didn’t want him to play tennis, but once he saw Ernesto pick up a racquet at age 4, he changed his mind.
    • Mother, Cristina; sisters,Estephania and Evanka.
    • Speaks English and Spanish.
    • Favourite surface is hard, but wants best surface to be clay.
    • Favourite shot is forehand and tournamentis ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells, which he attended often as a child.
    • Idols growing up were Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal.
    • Enjoys playing basketball, football and video games.
    • Hobbies also include listening to music, hanging out with friends and sightseeing on tour.
    • If he wasn’t a tennis player, he would be an NFL quarterback because it looks fun. Favourite quarterback is the now-retiredTony Romo.
    • Admiresfootball player Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez and the latebasketball player Kobe Bryant.
    • Supports Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) and Los Angeles Chargers (NFL).

    (UPDATED 31 JULY 2022)

    • Achieved career-high ranking 9times in 2017, breaking into Top 100 after qualifying at ATP Masters 1000 Miami and peaking at No. 67 following Wimbledon debut.
    • Upset Isner in 3 TBs to reach1st ATPTour SF at 2017 Houston as WC, then beat No. 10 Sockfor biggest win of career at 2018 Acapulco as Q.
    • Advanced to Grand Slam 2R on 4 occasions, including at 2017 Australian Open, where he qualified and defeated future World No. 1 Medvedev in 1R.
    • Owns 104-87 Challenger record with titlesat 2016 Lexington, 2016 Monterrey,2019 Granby and 2022 Bendigo.
    • Shares first name with his grandfather and father, following in his father’s footsteps by playing pro tennis.

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