Dellatorre: Cerundolo's Alternate Approach
10-Nov-2021 13:58:00 | ATP World Tour
This Tuesday saw Juan Manuel Cerundolo become the first South American player to compete in the Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals, having overcome more hurdles than most of his peers to be there.
The Argentine's route to Milan was somewhat different from that of his opponents this week. He did not set foot on a hard court all year and was exiled thousands of miles from home, but his mind was always resolutely focused on one goal; to be among the year's eight best players.
The progress of the Buenos Aires native, just 19, has been overseen by the watchful eye of Andres Dellatorre, an ex-professional player, who knows the intricacies of the Tour like the back of his hand. After five years together, few people are more familiar with the career of 'La Compu' [The Computer], the nickname bestowed upon the #NextGenATP player due to his lighting decision-making on court.
After his pupil's opener at the Allianz Cloud in Milan, where he received a warm welcome from the fans, Dellatorre spoke to ATPTour.com about Cerundolo.
Being in Milan means you form part of a very small group. What is the significance of this tournament?
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