Sebastian Baez

Sebastián Báez is a professional tennis player from Argentina who has established himself as one of the top Latin American players of his generation. He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 18 in June 2024 and is currently the No. 2 Argentine in the world.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Sebastián Báez was born on December 28, 2000, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he continues to reside. Standing 170 cm tall and weighing 70 kg, Báez plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

He began playing tennis at a young age and was a standout junior, reaching World No. 1 in the ITF junior rankings in March 2018. Báez is coached by Sebastián Gutiérrez.

Career

Báez turned professional in 2018 and made his ATP main draw debut at the 2021 Chile Open. That year, he made history by becoming the youngest player ever to win five ATP Challenger titles in a single season and qualified for the 2021 Next Generation ATP Finals, where he reached the semifinals.

He finished 2021 ranked inside the top 100 for the first time after winning his sixth Challenger title in Campinas, Brazil.

In 2022, Báez made his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open, earning his first major win and breaking into the top 80. He reached his first ATP final at the Chile Open and captured his maiden ATP title at the Estoril Open, defeating Frances Tiafoe in the final.

He also recorded his first top-10 win over Andrey Rublev at the Swedish Open and reached a career-high ranking of No. 32 in July 2022.

The 2023 season was a major step forward for Báez. He won three ATP titles, Córdoba, Kitzbühel, and Winston-Salem, becoming the first Argentine since Juan Martín del Potro in 2013 to win three or more tour-level titles in a single season. He reached the third round of the US Open for the first time and finished the year inside the top 30.

In 2024, Báez continued his rise, winning his first ATP 500 title at the Rio Open and adding a second title for the season at the Chile Open.

He made his top-20 debut in March and became the highest-ranked Latin American male player. Báez successfully defended his Rio title in 2025, becoming the first player to win the event twice and reaching his 100th career tour-level win during the Golden Swing. He also reached the third round of the Australian Open and the round of 16 at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Career Record

Singles

• Career Titles: 7
• Highest Singles Ranking: No. 18 (June 24, 2024)
• Current Singles Ranking: No. 36 (March 31, 2025)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – 3rd Round (2024)
• French Open – 2nd Round (2022, 2024)
• Wimbledon – 2nd Round (2022)
• US Open – 3rd Round (2023)

Other Tournaments

• Olympic Games – 3rd Round (2024)

Doubles

• Career Titles: 0
• Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 189 (July 29, 2024)
• Current Doubles Ranking: No. 225 (February 24, 2025)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 1st Round (2023, 2024, 2025)
• French Open – 2nd Round (2024)
• Wimbledon – 3rd Round (2024)
• US Open – 1st Round (2022, 2023)