Juan Monaco

Juan Mónaco, nicknamed "Pico," is an Argentine former professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of World No. 10 in July 2012. He was a regular presence in the world’s top 30 for nearly a decade, highlighted by Masters 1000 semifinal runs and a key role in Argentina’s 2016 Davis Cup triumph.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Juan Mónaco was born on March 29, 1984, in Tandil, Argentina, and later resided in Buenos Aires. Standing 185 cm tall and weighing 76 kg, Juan Mónaco played right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

He began playing tennis at age six, mentored early by Luis Lobo, and later coached by Mariano Zabaleta and Gastón Etlis. His heroes include Andre Agassi and Mariano Zabaleta.

Career

Mónaco’s professional breakthrough came on clay, his favorite surface, where he won his first ATP singles title in 2007. Over his career, he captured nine singles titles and three doubles titles, establishing himself as one of Argentina’s leading players.

His best season was 2012, when he reached the semifinals at the Miami Masters, won four ATP titles, and achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 10.

Mónaco was a Masters 1000 semifinalist at Shanghai (2010) and Miami (2012), and a consistent competitor at Grand Slam events, reaching the fourth round at Roland Garros (2007, 2012) and the US Open (2007, 2011).

He also reached the third round at the Australian Open (2008, 2010) and Wimbledon (2012, 2013).

In doubles, Mónaco reached a career-high ranking of World No. 41, highlighted by a semifinal run at the 2008 US Open and a quarterfinal appearance at the 2014 French Open. He was a vital member of Argentina’s Davis Cup team, helping secure their historic first title in 2016.

Career Record

Singles

• Career Titles: 9
• Highest Singles Ranking: No. 10 (July 23, 2012)
• Final Singles Ranking: Unranked (at retirement, July 6, 2025)
• Career Record: 342–271

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – 3rd Round (2008, 2010)
• French Open – 4th Round (2007, 2012)
• Wimbledon – 3rd Round (2012, 2013)
• US Open – 4th Round (2007, 2011)

Other Tournaments

• Olympic Games – 2nd Round (2012)
• Davis Cup – Winner (2016)

Doubles

• Career Titles: 3
• Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 41 (January 5, 2009)
• Final Doubles Ranking: Unranked (at retirement, July 6, 2025)
• Career Record: 84–120

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 3rd Round (2009)
• French Open – Quarterfinals (2014)
• Wimbledon – 1st Round (2005, 2009)
• US Open – Semifinals (2008)

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Other Tournaments

Team Competitions – Davis Cup: Winner (2016)