Argentine tennis and a moment to celebrate: Vilas DNA and a generation to emerge despite adversity

They say that limitations and difficulties are getting stronger and they are still able to develop skills and abilities that are abundantly hidden, dormant or hidden. Argentine tennis can be fully used as a clear and very valid test to support this theory. The thing is the players of these lands are a kind of skilled sailors in sailing the rough seaswith winds that are not always in favor. And not only do they avoid shipwrecks, but in one way or another, they are able to reach dry ground and make headlines. as is happening now Roland Garros 2022.

In this case, nothing should be associated with luck or chance. Of course there are several reasons. But the main the reason that gave this DNA so strong and so special in Argentine tennis, has a clear origin and has its own name: William Villas. He, with his achievements and the way his career developed, allowed us all to have tennis on hand and gave us the opportunity to hold a racket at that time was sport for a few. He taught us dedication to work, to overcome, not to give up. And that is why that DNA remains very stable and is in a clear process of evolution. Because not all of us are playing his way, but we have all kept his beliefs very clear and very firm, his tireless ability to work, thrive and thrive. Forever.

Many names followed him. We all know very well what the Legion has achieved, which has brought us back to the top of international tennis. It has many members and I don’t want to forget any of them. They are all very strong and indispensable pillars. They built a platform that eventually gave passes to Juan Martín Del Potro and Diego Schwartzman, who have kept Argentine tennis at the top in recent years. In a different way, in fact they are two players who are even physically opposite, they have once again shown that essence, the identity. So, in their virtues, they gave the pass to those who allow us at this Roland Garros to reminisce about the glory years again.

Because Argentina fielded 11 tennis players in the singles main draw -and three more in the doubles draw- returning to participation numbers similar to the Legion’s prosperity periods.

But it’s not about quantity, but also about quality. They are players with different characteristics, but with the same stamp, the registered trademark Argentine tennis. They are the brothers Cerúndolo, Báez, Ugo Carabelli, Etcheverry, Tirante and Rodríguez Taverna, among others.

With different experiences, but all exceeding the difficulties and limitations -related to the ups and downs of the economy and the difficulties of traveling the world and even choosing the best coach for each, beyond recognized quality of Argentina coaches -. It is worth remembering all that Pedro Cachín has gone through that he enjoys, at the age of 27, one of the most beautiful moments of his career.

That is why this is the time to celebrate. Since Argentine tennis showed for the eleventh time it manages to navigate and, as I said before, does not break the ship despite the fact that the wind is almost always blowing in the opposite direction.

Because when the wind blows in favor and when the context helps – because of economic circumstances or as a product of vision and fate, to call it in some way, to start the circuit Dove MenCare -along with Challengers in various cities in South America-, the youngest tennis players have the opportunity to compete, grow and congregate close to their home. Perhaps goals are not always achieved, but you have the opportunity to continue the development process that is often interrupted by factors outside the game.

Faith is always greater than problems, obviously. And that’s why Argentina can celebrate the quantity and quality of players emerging. Henry Ford said: “When you think that everything is against you, remember that the plane is always leaving with a bad wind.” And he was right.

Special for Clarin.