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Guido Pella (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈɡiðo ˈpela];[2] born 17 May 1990) is an Argentine former professional tennis player. In August 2019, Pella reached his career best world No. 20 in singles.[3] In July 2019, he peaked at No. 55 in doubles.[4]

Key Information

Personal life

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His father, Carlos, taught him the game at the age of five.[5] His sister, Catalina, is also a tennis player who competes mainly in ITF tournaments.[6] He is engaged to marry the model and entrepreneur Stephanie Demner.[7]

In February 2020, Pella announced via his Instagram account that he would be out indefinitely after being diagnosed with Morton's neuroma.[8]

Career

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Junior career

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As a junior Pella posted a 19–5 record in singles and reached as high as No. 42 in the combined world rankings in 2008.[9] Entering as a qualifier, he reached the semifinals of the French Open boys' singles in 2008, upsetting first-seeded Bernard Tomic in the quarterfinals (and losing to Jerzy Janowicz).

2006–2011

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Pella started playing Futures tournaments in 2005, winning his first at Peru F3 in July 2008 without dropping a set. In the following years, he won six further Futures titles, all of them on clay. His first Challenger final came at Guayaquil, Ecuador in November 2011, losing the match to Matteo Viola in straight sets. He finished the 2011 season ranked world no. 350 in singles and no. 501 in doubles.

2012: Grand Slam & top 100 in singles & top 200 in doubles debut

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Pella started his 2012 Challenger season in March, capturing his first title in that category at the Salinas Challenger in Ecuador, with a victory over Paolo Lorenzi in the final round. The following month, he won his first doubles Challenger title at the Pereira Challenger in Colombia, partnering Martín Alund.

In May, he entered the French Open qualifying draw, losing in the first round to former world no. 2 Tommy Haas.[10] In August, he won his first hard-court tournament at the Manta Challenger, beating Maximiliano Estévez in the final.

In the US Open, he made it through the qualifying stage of the tournament, beating Lukáš Rosol to reach his first Grand Slam main-draw match, which he lost to Nikolay Davydenko in four sets.[11] In September, he defeated Alex Bogomolov Jr. and Leonardo Kirche on his way to win the Campinas Challenger in Brazil.

He cracked the top 100 for the first time after winning the 2012 ATP Challenger Tour Finals, defeating Adrian Ungur in the final round.[12] Pella finished the year ranked world no. 97 in singles and world no. 187 in doubles,[13] a career high and a 249-spots improvement since the beginning of the season.

2013: Grand Slam debuts at Australian & French and Wimbledon

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Pella in 2013

Guido Pella entered the 2013 Australian Open main draw directly, but he lost in the first round to qualifier Amir Weintraub. He then competed in Viña del Mar, also losing in the first round, this time to countryman Federico Delbonis. The following week, he played at the Brasil Open, winning his first ATP World Tour-level match against sixth seed Fabio Fognini,[14] losing then in the second round to eventual finalist David Nalbandian. At 2013 Düsseldorf, he advanced to his first ATP semifinal starting as a qualifier, defeating No. 10 Janko Tipsarević along the way.

2019: First title & Major quarterfinal, top 20 in singles, top 55 in doubles

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Pella reached his fourth ATP Tour final in Córdoba Open in February, but lost to compatriot Juan Ignacio Londero in three sets. Having lost each of his previous four finals, in March 2019, he won his first ATP title at the 2019 Brasil Open. He defeated Cristian Garín in straight sets.[15]

At the 2019 Mutua Madrid Open he reached the semifinals of a Masters 1000 for the first time, partnering João Sousa where they lost to Dominic Thiem and Diego Schwartzman. Following this successful run, he entered the top 100 in doubles at World No. 99 on 13 May 2019. Later in June, at the 2019 French Open he also reached the semifinals in doubles for the first time in his career partnering with Schwartzman this time where they were defeated by eventual champions German duo Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies. As a result, he reached a career-high of No. 56 in doubles on 10 June 2019.

At Wimbledon in July, he reached his first-ever Grand Slam singles quarterfinal by defeating former World Number 3 and 2016 Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic in five sets from two sets down, but was then defeated by Roberto Bautista Agut.[16] The victory marked his third against the most-recent runners-up of Wimbledon: He had previously defeated 2017 Wimbledon finalist Marin Čilić in the second round of 2018 Wimbledon, also from two sets down, and 2018 Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson in the third round of the 2019 championships. Following his successful runs at the Canada and Cincinnati Masters of third and second round respectively on his debut, he reached a career-high in singles of World No. 20 on 19 August 2019.

2020–22: Major third round, ATP Cup, Full season hiatus

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He participated in the Inaugural 2020 ATP Cup where Argentina reached the quarterfinals and also in the 2021 ATP Cup where Argentina reached second place in their group (first place was Russia) and was eliminated from reaching the semifinals knockout stage.[17]

Seeded 22nd, Pella reached the third round at the 2020 Australian Open for the first time in his career where he lost to 12th seed Fabio Fognini. He announced an indefinite break due to health issues but returned to the tour after 6 months at the 2020 US Open.[18]

At the 2021 Western & Southern Open Masters 1000 in Cincinnati he reached the third round by defeating 15th seed David Goffin,[19] and took his revenge for the loss at the Australian Open in 2020 by defeating Fabio Fognini in the second round.

2023: Wimbledon third round & back to Top 200, Retirement

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After a year hiatus, he entered the 2023 Australian Open using a protected ranking.

Using also his protected ranking he reached the second rounds of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open and the 2023 Miami Open defeating Thiago Monteiro and Juan Pablo Varillas respectively. As a result, he jumped more the 250 positions back into the top 500.

He entered the Italian Open using protected ranking and reached the second round defeating Maxime Cressy. He moved another 60 positions up in the top 450. At the 2023 French Open he also reached the second round defeating Quentin Halys in five sets with a super tiebreak in the fifth, coming back from two sets to one down, and moved another 95 positions up in the top 350 in the rankings.

At the 2023 Wimbledon Championships he defeated 13th seed Borna Ćorić and qualifier Harold Mayot to reach the third round. He climbed more than 80 positions up and moved into the top 250.

In September 2023, Pella announced his retirement from professional tennis.[20][21]

Performance timelines

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Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# P# DNQ A Z# PO G S B NMS NTI P NH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (P#) preliminary round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (S) silver or (B) bronze Olympic/Paralympic medal; (NMS) not a Masters tournament; (NTI) not a Tier I tournament; (P) postponed; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Only main-draw results in ATP Tour, Grand Slam tournaments, Davis Cup/ATP Cup/Laver Cup and Olympic Games are included in win–loss records.[22]

Singles

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Current through the 2023 Miami Open.

Tournament 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 SR W–L Win %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A 1R A A 2R 1R 1R 1R 3R 1R A 1R 0 / 8 3–8 27%
French Open Q1 2R Q2 Q2 2R 1R 2R 2R 2R 2R A 2R 0 / 8 7–8 47%
Wimbledon A 1R A Q3 1R A 3R QF NH 1R A 3R 0 / 6 8–6 57%
US Open 1R 1R Q1 1R 2R 2R 3R 1R 1R 2R A 1R 0 / 10 5–10 33%
Win–loss 0–1 1–4 0–0 0–1 3–4 1–3 5–4 5–4 3–3 2–4 0–0 3–4 0 / 32 23–32 42%
ATP Masters 1000 tournaments
Indian Wells Masters A 1R Q2 A 3R 2R 1R 3R NH 2R A 2R 0 / 6 7–7 45%
Miami Open A 2R 1R A 1R 3R 1R 2R NH A A 2R 0 / 7 4–7 36%
Monte-Carlo Masters A A A A 1R A 1R QF NH 1R A A 0 / 4 2–4 33%
Madrid Open A A A A 1R A A 2R NH 1R A A 0 / 3 1–3 25%
Italian Open A A A A 1R A A 1R 1R A A 2R 0 / 4 1–4 20%
Canadian Open A A A A A A A 3R NH A A A 0 / 1 2–1 67%
Cincinnati Masters A A A A A A A 2R A 3R A A 0 / 2 3–2 60%
Shanghai Masters A A A A 1R A A 1R NH A 0 / 2 0–2 0%
Paris Masters A A A A 1R Q1 Q1 A A A A A 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Win–loss 0–0 1–2 0–1 0–0 2–7 3–2 0–3 8–8 0–0 3–4 0–0 3–3 0 / 30 20–30 40%
Career statistics
Tournaments 1 13 4 4 22 15 22 26 8 18 0 13 Career total: 146
Titles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Career total: 1
Finals 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 Career total: 5
Overall win–loss 0–1 7–13 3–4 1–4 16–23 16–18 25–22 36–25 7–10 8–18 0–0 9–13 1 / 146 128–151 46%
Year-end ranking 97 118 155 74 80 64 58 25 43 74 – – $6,368,373

Doubles

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Tournament 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 SR W–L Win %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open 1R 1R 1R 1R 2R 1R A 1R 0 / 7 1–7 13%
French Open 1R A 2R SF 2R 2R A 1R 0 / 6 7–6 54%
Wimbledon 1R A A 1R NH A A 1R 0 / 3 0–3 0%
US Open 1R 1R 1R 1R A A A 1R 0 / 5 0–5 0%
Win–loss 0–4 0–2 1–3 4–4 2–2 1–2 0–0 0–4 0 / 21 8–21 28%
ATP Masters 1000 tournaments
Indian Wells Masters 2R A A 1R NH A A 0 / 2 1–2 33%
Miami Open A A A 2R NH A A 0 / 1 1–1 50%
Monte-Carlo Masters A A A 2R NH QF A 0 / 2 3–2 60%
Madrid Open 1R A A SF NH A A 0 / 2 3–2 60%
Italian Open A A A 2R 1R A A 0 / 2 1–2 33%
Canadian Open A A A 1R NH A A 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Cincinnati Masters A A A 1R A A A 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Shanghai Masters A A A 1R NH 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Paris Masters A A A A A A A 0 / 0 0–0 0%
Win–loss 1–2 0–0 0–0 6–8 0–1 2–1 0–0 2–6 0 / 18 11–18 43%

ATP career finals

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Singles: 5 (1 title, 4 runner-ups)

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Legend
Grand Slam (0-0)
ATP Finals (0-0)
ATP Masters 1000 (0-0)
ATP 500 Series (0–1)
ATP 250 Series (1–3)
Finals by surface
Hard (0–0)
Clay (1–4)
Grass (0–0)
Finals by setting
Outdoor (0–4)
Indoor (1–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Feb 2016 Rio Open, Brazil 500 Series Clay Uruguay Pablo Cuevas 4–6, 7–6(7–5), 4–6
Loss 0–2 May 2017 Bavarian Championships, Germany 250 Series Clay Germany Alexander Zverev 4–6, 3–6
Loss 0–3 Jul 2018 Croatia Open Umag, Croatia 250 Series Clay Italy Marco Cecchinato 2–6, 6–7(4–7)
Loss 0–4 Feb 2019 Córdoba Open, Argentina 250 Series Clay Argentina Juan Ignacio Londero 6–3, 5–7, 1–6
Win 1–4 Mar 2019 Brasil Open, Brazil 250 Series Clay (i) Chile Cristian Garín 7–5, 6–3

Team competitions finals

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Davis Cup: 1 (1 title)

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Outcome Date Tournament Surface Partner(s) Opponents Score
Win Nov 2016 Davis Cup, Zagreb, Croatia Hard (i) Argentina Juan Martín del Potro
Argentina Federico Delbonis
Argentina Leonardo Mayer 		Croatia Marin Čilić
Croatia Ivo Karlović
Croatia Ivan Dodig
Croatia Franko Škugor 		3–2

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals

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Singles: 26 (20 titles, 6 runner–ups)

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Legend
ATP Challenger (13–2)
ITF Futures (7–4)
Finals by surface
Hard (3–0)
Clay (17–6)
Grass (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Aug 2007 ITF Lima, Peru F2 Futures Clay Peru Matias Silva 6–7(6), 6–1, 4–6
Loss 0–2 Sep 2007 ITF La Paz, Bolivia F3 Futures Clay Argentina Guillermo Carry 5–7, 3–6
Win 1–2 Jul 2008 ITF Trujillo, Peru F3 Futures Clay Argentina Juan-Manuel Valverde 6–0, 6–4
Loss 1–3 Nov 2008 ITF Bahia Bianca, Argentina F15 Futures Clay Argentina Marco Trungelliti 1–6, 2–6
Win 2–3 Apr 2009 ITF Jujuy, Argentina F1 Futures Clay Chile Guillermo Rivera Aránguiz 6–3, 6–4
Loss 2–4 May 2009 ITF Córdoba, Argentina F4 Futures Clay Argentina Juan-Manuel Valverde 3–6, 6–2, 3–6
Win 3–4 Aug 2009 ITF Santa Cruz, Bolivia F1 Futures Clay Argentina Gaston Giussani 4–6, 6–2, 6–2
Win 4–4 Sep 2009 ITF Cochabamba, Bolivia F2 Futures Clay Spain Arnau Brugués Davi 6–2, 6–7(3), 7–6(5)
Win 5–4 Nov 2009 ITF Corrientes, Argentina F25 Futures Clay Argentina Lionel Noviski 6–3, 6–0
Win 6–4 Jul 2010 ITF Corrientes, Argentina F13 Futures Clay Argentina Marco Trungelliti 3–6, 6–1, 6–2
Win 7–4 Oct 2011 ITF Cochabamba, Bolivia F2 Futures Clay Argentina Juan Ignacio Londero 6–4, 6–3
Loss 7–5 Nov 2011 Challenger Ciudad de Guayaquil, Ecuador Challenger Clay Italy Matteo Viola 4–6, 1–6
Win 8–5 Mar 2012 Challenger de Salinas Diario Expreso, Ecuador Challenger Hard Italy Paolo Lorenzi 1–6, 7–5, 6–3
Win 9–5 Aug 2012 Manta Open, Ecuador Challenger Hard Argentina Maximiliano Estévez 6–4, 7–5
Win 10–5 Sep 2012 Campeonato Internacional de Campinas, Brazil Challenger Clay Brazil Leonardo Kirche 6–4, 6–0
Win 11–5 Dec 2012 ATP Challenger Finals, Brazil Challenger Hard Romania Adrian Ungur 6–3, 6–7(4), 7–6(4)
Win 12–5 Oct 2013 IS Open São Paulo, Brazil Challenger Clay Argentina Facundo Argüello 6–1, 6–0
Win 13–5 Nov 2014 Lima Challenger, Peru Challenger Clay Australia Jason Kubler 6–2, 6–4
Win 14–5 Apr 2015 San Luis Open Challenger Tour, Mexico Challenger Clay Republic of Ireland James McGee 6–3, 6–3
Win 15–5 May 2015 São Paulo Challenger, Brazil Challenger Clay Sweden Christian Lindell 7–5, 7–6(1)
Loss 15–6 May 2015 Heilbronn Neckarcup, Germany Challenger Clay Germany Alexander Zverev 1–6, 6–7(7)
Win 16–6 Oct 2015 Aberto do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Challenger Clay Argentina Diego Schwartzman 6–3, 7–6(5)
Win 17–6 Nov 2015 Montevideo Open, Uruguay Challenger Clay Spain Íñigo Cervantes 7–5, 2–6, 6–4
Win 18–6 Jul 2017 Aspria Cup Milan, Italy Challenger Clay Argentina Federico Delbonis 6–2, 2–1 ret.
Win 19–6 Aug 2017 Claro Open Floridablanca, Colombia Challenger Clay Argentina Facundo Argüello 6–2, 6–4
Win 20–6 Nov 2018 Montevideo Open, Uruguay (2) Challenger Clay Argentina Carlos Berlocq 6–3, 3–6, 6–1

Doubles: 24 (14 titles, 10 runner–ups)

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Legend
ATP Challenger (6–5)
ITF Futures (8–5)
Finals by surface
Hard (0–0)
Clay (14–10)
Grass (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Jul 2008 ITF Trujillo, Peru F3 Futures Clay Peru Sergio Galdós Peru Matias Silva
Peru Mauricio Echazú 		6–2, 1–6, [7–10]
Win 1–1 Nov 2008 ITF Buenos Aires, Argentina F14 Futures Clay Argentina Andrés Molteni Argentina Alejandro Kon
Argentina Gonzalo Tur 		4–6, 6–3, [10–8]
Win 2–1 Nov 2008 ITF Neuquén, Argentina F16 Futures Clay Argentina Andrés Molteni Argentina Guillermo Bujniewicz
Argentina N Jara-Lozano 		6–3, 5–7, [14–12]
Win 3–1 Dec 2008 ITF Tucumán, Argentina F17 Futures Clay Argentina Andrés Molteni Argentina Diego Cristin
Argentina G-A Grimolizzi 		6–7(6), 7–6(13), [10–6]
Loss 3–2 Apr 2009 ITF Jujuy, Argentina F1 Futures Clay Argentina Andrés Molteni Argentina Diego Cristin
Argentina J-P Amado 		5–7, 6–7(7)
Win 4–2 May 2009 ITF Córdoba, Argentina F3 Futures Clay Argentina Andrés Molteni Argentina German Gaich
Argentina Guillermo Durán 		6–2, 6–4
Win 5–2 Aug 2009 ITF Santa Cruz, Bolivia F1 Futures Clay Argentina Diego Cristin Argentina J-J Monteferrario
Argentina Gaston Giussani 		6–1, 6–1
Win 6–2 Nov 2009 ITF Corrientes, Argentina F25 Futures Clay Argentina Andrés Molteni Argentina Jonathan Gonzalia
Argentina Alejandro Fabbri 		6–1, 6–3
Loss 6–3 Nov 2010 ITF Rosario, Argentina F22 Futures Clay Argentina Andrés Molteni Argentina Diego Cristin
Argentina Pablo Galdón 		3–6, 6–2, [7–10]
Loss 6–4 Nov 2010 Challenger de Buenos Aires, Argentina Challenger Clay Argentina Andrés Molteni Argentina Carlos Berlocq
Argentina Brian Dabul 		6–7(4), 3–6
Loss 6–5 Aug 2011 ITF Arequipa, Perj F1 Futures Clay Uruguay Martín Cuevas Peru Duilio Beretta
Peru Sergio Galdós 		4–6, 0–6
Win 7–5 Oct 2011 ITF Cochabamba, Bolivia F2 Futures Clay Peru Sergio Galdós Bolivia Mauricio Doria-Medina
Bolivia Federico Zeballos 		6–3, 6–2
Win 8–5 Oct 2011 ITF Santa Cruz, Bolivia F3 Futures Clay Peru Sergio Galdós Brazil Felipe Soares
Brazil Thales Turini 		3–6, 6–2, [10–8]
Loss 8–6 Oct 2011 ITF Sucre, Bolivia F4 Futures Clay Peru Sergio Galdós Argentina J-J Monteferrario
Argentina Guillermo Carry 		6–7(3), 4–6
Win 9–6 Apr 2012 Seguros Bolívar Open Pereira, Colombia Challenger Clay Argentina Martín Alund Argentina Sebastián Decoud
Spain Rubén Ramírez Hidalgo 		6–3, 2–6, [10–5]
Loss 9–7 Oct 2013 IS Open S ão Paulo, Brazil Challenger Clay Peru Sergio Galdós New Zealand Artem Sitak
Moldova Roman Borvanov 		4–6, 6–7(3)
Win 10–7 Apr 2014 São Paulo Challenger, Brazil Challenger Clay Argentina Diego Schwartzman Argentina Máximo González
Argentina Andrés Molteni 		1–6, 6–3, [10–4]
Loss 10–8 Sep 2014 Seguros Bolívar Open Pereira, Colombia Challenger Clay Argentina Horacio Zeballos Colombia Nicolás Barrientos
Colombia Eduardo Struvay 		6–3, 3–6, [9–11]
Win 11–8 Nov 2014 Challenger Ciudad de Guayaquil, Ecuador Challenger Clay Argentina Máximo González Spain Pere Riba
Spain Jordi Samper Montaña 		2–6, 7–6(3), [10–5]
Win 12–8 Nov 2014 Lima Challenger, Peru Challenger Clay Peru Sergio Galdós Venezuela Roberto Maytín
Brazil Marcelo Demoliner 		6–3, 6–1
Win 13–8 Mar 2015 Challenger Cachantún Cup, Chile Challenger Clay Argentina Andrés Molteni Argentina Máximo González
Argentina Andrea Collarini 		7–6(7), 3–6, [10–4]
Loss 13–9 Apr 2015 San Luis Open Challenger Tour, Mexico Challenger Clay Peru Sergio Galdós Argentina Horacio Zeballos
Argentina Guillermo Durán 		6–7(4), 4–6
Loss 13–10 Apr 2015 Campeonato Internacional de Santos, Brazil Challenger Clay Argentina Andrés Molteni Argentina Máximo González
Venezuela Roberto Maytín 		4–6, 6–7(4)
Win 14–10 May 2015 Vicenza Internazionali, Italy Challenger Clay Argentina Facundo Bagnis Italy Salvatore Caruso
Italy Federico Gaio 		6–2, 6–4

Wins over top 10 players

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  • Pella has a 4–16 record against players who were, at the time the match was played, ranked in the top 10.[23]
Season 2013 ... 2017 2018 2019 Total
Wins 1 1 1 1 4
# Player Rank Event Surface Rd Score GPR
2013
1. Serbia Janko Tipsarević 10 Horse Cup Düsseldorf, Germany Clay 2R 7–6(1), 6–1 101
2017
2. Austria Dominic Thiem 7 Chengdu Open, China Hard 2R 7–6(6), 6–4 72
2018
3. Croatia Marin Čilić 5 Wimbledon, United Kingdom Grass 2R 3–6, 1–6, 6–4, 7–6(3), 7–5 82
2019
4. South Africa Kevin Anderson 8 Wimbledon, United Kingdom Grass 3R 6–4, 6–3, 7–6(4) 26

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Guido Pella

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Guido Pella (born 17 May 1990) is a retired Argentine player. A left-handed player with a two-handed , he turned professional in 2007 and specialized in clay-court , achieving a career-high ATP singles of world No. 20 on 19 August 2019. His most notable accomplishments include winning his only singles title at the 2019 Brasil Open on clay, where he defeated Christian Garín in the final, and reaching the quarterfinals of the , his best Grand Slam result, highlighted by upsets over top seeds like Kevin Anderson. Pella, hailing from , , compiled a career singles win-loss record of 128–151 on the , earning over $6.3 million in prize money from singles and doubles combined. He frequently reached the second round at the —his strongest major on clay, with best results in multiple years including 2018, 2019, and 2023—but advanced no further than the third round at the Australian Open or US Open. In doubles, he peaked at No. 55 in July 2019 and reached the semifinals at the partnering with . Pella represented in the throughout his career, including contributing to their 2016 victory in multiple ties, and announced his retirement in September 2023 following his final professional match, a first-round loss at the 2023 US Open, after reaching the third round at that year's Wimbledon, where he won his opening two matches.

Early life and background

Personal life

Guido Pella was born on May 17, 1990, in , . He grew up in this coastal city in the , where his early exposure to was shaped by his family. His father, Carlos Pella, a tennis coach, introduced him to the sport at the age of five, fostering a deep passion that influenced his upbringing. Pella's mother, Charo, and his two sisters, Catalina—who also pursued competitively—and Sol, provided strong familial support throughout his formative years. At the age of 14, Pella relocated from to to pursue advanced training, leaving behind his family and friends in a challenging transition. He resided in a guesthouse in the Caballito neighborhood during this period, marking a significant shift in his personal life as he focused on developing his skills. No formal higher education details are publicly documented prior to his professional debut, as his priorities centered on from an early age. In his personal relationships, Pella married influencer and entrepreneur Stephanie Demner, to whom he proposed at Euro Disney during a holiday. The couple has a daughter named Arianna, and they have shared public moments of life, including frequent visits to —estimated at around 35 times—as a cherished tradition. Pella has often credited his 's unwavering support for motivating his journey into competitive .

Junior career

Guido Pella began his career in during his early teens, competing in local and regional tournaments that laid the foundation for his development on clay courts. Born in , he honed his skills through structured training programs typical of the country's strong tennis infrastructure, with support from family members who encouraged his passion for the sport. Pella's international breakthrough came in , when he achieved a career-high ITF junior combined ranking of No. 42 by December. That year, he compiled an impressive 19–5 win-loss record in singles, demonstrating consistency and potential on both clay and hard courts. His standout performance was at the boys' singles, where, as a qualifier, he reached the semifinals after upsetting top seed 7–6(2), 6–3 in the quarterfinals before falling to 6–4, 6–4. Pella also participated in other junior Grand Slams that season, advancing to the third round at the US Open boys' singles by defeating José Pereira and Di Wu before losing to Cedrik-Marcel Stebe. These results in major events highlighted his competitive edge and foreshadowed a successful transition to professional , as he began entering ITF Futures tournaments as early as 2005 to gain experience beyond the junior circuit.

Professional career

Early years (2006–2011)

Guido Pella turned professional in 2007 at the age of 17, making his debut in ITF Futures tournaments shortly thereafter, building on a solid junior foundation where he reached as high as No. 42 in the combined world rankings. His early efforts focused on lower-tier events in , where he honed his game on clay courts familiar from his upbringing in , . Despite initial challenges in establishing consistency, Pella's persistence began to pay off with his first Futures title at the Peru F3 in July 2008, which he won without dropping a set. Over the next three years, Pella accumulated six additional Futures titles, all on clay in South American locations, including victories at the Argentina F1, Bolivia F1, Bolivia F2, and Argentina F25 in 2009; the Argentina F13 in 2010; and the Bolivia F2 in 2011. These successes, totaling seven Futures wins, marked his emergence as a promising talent in regional circuits, with a strong win-loss record of 53-21 in 2009 alone reflecting his growing confidence and adaptation to professional demands. However, minor setbacks, including inconsistent results against higher-ranked opponents, occasionally delayed his momentum, as evidenced by his year-end ranking stagnating around the mid-500s through 2009. Pella transitioned to the ATP Challenger circuit around 2008-2009, competing in events like the and Campos do Jordão Challengers, where he secured early-round victories but struggled for deep penetration. His breakthrough in this level came in November 2011 at the Challenger, where he reached his first Challenger final, defeating several seeded players en route before falling to Matteo Viola in straight sets—a match that highlighted his baseline tenacity and served as a pivotal learning experience. This run propelled his ranking forward, improving from outside the top 500 in 2008 (year-end No. 516) to a career-high of No. 278 in August 2010 and a year-end position of No. 346 by the close of 2011. Overall, these years represented a period of steady grinding in sub-ATP levels, laying the groundwork for future advancements while underscoring the challenges of breaking through from obscurity in a competitive field.

Breakthrough period (2012–2013)

In 2012, Guido Pella made his ATP Tour main draw debut at the Viña del Mar Open, entering as a qualifier and advancing to the first round before losing to Martín Alund 6-3, 6-4. Later that year at the Rio Open on clay, he achieved his first ATP quarterfinal, defeating compatriot Ricardo Mello 6-2, 6-3 in the round of 16 before falling to Thomaz Bellucci 6-1, 6-4. These results, combined with successes on the Challenger circuit, propelled his ranking forward; he captured four Challenger titles, including the Salinas Challenger (defeating Paolo Lorenzi 6-4, 6-3 in the final), the Manta Open, the Campinas Challenger, and the ATP Challenger Tour Finals in São Paulo, where he topped the round-robin group and beat Guido Andreozzi 6-2, 7-5 in the championship match. By the end of 2012, Pella had climbed into the top 100 in singles at No. 97 and the top 200 in doubles at No. 187, marking a 249-spot improvement in singles from the year's start. His early success built on prior Futures victories, which had honed his competitive edge on clay courts. The following year, Pella debuted in Grand Slam main draws, qualifying for the Australian Open and losing in the first round to qualifier Amir Weintraub 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(5). At the , he again came through qualifying to reach the second round, defeating Thiago Alves 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-3 before a 6-2, 6-0, 6-2 defeat to world No. 1 . He entered Wimbledon directly via ranking and exited in the first round against 2-6, 4-6, 7-6(8), 3-6. On the Challenger tour in 2013, Pella added two more titles—winning the Pereira Challenger over João Souza 6-3, 6-4 and the Segovia Challenger against 7-5, 6-3—which, alongside a career-best ATP semifinal run as a qualifier at the Open (beating No. 10 en route before losing to 6-4, 7-6(8)), elevated him into the top 50 for the first time during the season. In doubles, Pella secured his initial ATP-level win partnering at the Open, reaching the quarterfinals before a semifinal exit; he finished the year ranked No. 118 in singles.

Steady rise (2014–2018)

Following his breakthrough in 2012–2013, Pella consolidated his position on the with consistent performances, particularly on clay courts, leading to improved ranking stability in the top 50–80 range. In 2014, he peaked at No. 107 before ending the year at No. 155, then advanced to a career-high No. 39 in June 2016 (year-end No. 80) and maintained momentum with year-end rankings of No. 64 in 2017 and No. 58 in 2018. Pella captured multiple Challenger titles during this span, totaling around 10 across various events, with a focus on clay surfaces that bolstered his confidence and points accumulation. Notable wins included the 2015 San Juan Challenger (defeating in the final), the 2017 Floridablanca Challenger (over Facundo Arguello), and the 2018 Challenger (against ), all on clay, highlighting his growing dominance in South American circuits. On the main ATP Tour, Pella reached several semifinals on clay, including in Bogota in 2017 and Bastad in 2018, demonstrating enhanced consistency against top-100 opponents. His standout achievement came at the 2016 Brasil Open in Sao Paulo, where he advanced to his first ATP final after defeating Pablo Carreno Busta in the semifinals, before falling to 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4 in a competitive three-set match. Pella's best Grand Slam results in this era were third-round appearances, such as at the 2017 Wimbledon, where he staged a remarkable comeback from two sets to love to upset seventh seed Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-7(3), 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4 in the second round—his first win over a top-10 player—before losing to . He also progressed to the third round at the 2018 US Open, underscoring his adaptability beyond clay. Throughout 2014–2018, Pella's affinity for clay emerged prominently, with a career record of 146–71 on the surface by 2018, enabling deeper runs in European and Latin American events while he honed his all-court game for grass and hard courts.

Career peak (2019)

In , Guido Pella achieved his career pinnacle, marked by consistent deep runs in tournaments and his maiden title. Building on prior stability in the top 50, he compiled a 36-25 singles record, earning a career-high $1,724,447 in and securing his personal best in ATP points. Pella's breakthrough came in February at the ATP 250 event in Sao Paulo, where he claimed his first title on clay by defeating 7-5, 6-3 in the final. As the No. 4 seed, he navigated a challenging draw, including wins over in the semifinals and in the quarterfinals, to end a streak of four prior final losses. This victory propelled him into the top 30 for the first time and highlighted his clay-court prowess early in the season. He followed with a semifinal appearance at the ATP 500 in , upsetting higher seeds like en route before falling to . On grass, Pella produced his best Grand Slam result at Wimbledon, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in a major. Seeded 26th, he defeated No. 4 seed Kevin Anderson in the third round (6-4, 6-3, 7-6(4)) and No. 15 seed in the fourth round (3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(3), 8-6), only to lose to in five sets. This run contributed significantly to his momentum on faster surfaces. Returning to clay, Pella reached another semifinal at the ATP 250 in , defeating qualifiers and local favorite Henri Laaksonen before a loss to . These performances peaked in August when he attained a career-high singles ranking of No. 20. In doubles, partnering compatriot and others, Pella also climbed to a personal best of No. 55 that July, underscoring his versatility across formats.

Challenges and hiatus (2020–2022)

Pella's 2020 season began promisingly with a third-round appearance at the Australian Open, where the No. 22 seed defeated and Marton Fucsovics before falling to in five sets. He contributed to Argentina's quarterfinal run at the inaugural , compiling a 2-2 singles record against opponents including and . However, the severely disrupted the tour schedule, leading to event cancellations and postponed majors that limited opportunities for ranking points. In February 2020, Pella was diagnosed with in his foot, prompting an indefinite hiatus that sidelined him for several months. He returned in late summer, competing at the US Open (first round) and (second round loss to Pablo Carreno Busta), but managed only a 7-12 singles record for the year amid ongoing recovery and pandemic restrictions. These challenges contributed to a ranking drop from No. 20 at the end of 2019 to No. 43 by year's close. The 2021 season saw Pella play more consistently early on, with an overall 8-18 singles record, including a second-round run at the US Open and a win over in . However, a chronic right emerged in October, forcing another extended break that carried into 2022 and was compounded by personal factors including the birth of his daughter. Pella underwent treatment during this personal hiatus, prioritizing health over competition. Pella's 2022 return was limited by the knee issue, but included a third-round run at the via protected ranking, where he defeated in five sets before losing to , as well as a first-round loss in a Challenger event in November. The prolonged absence caused his ranking to drop significantly, ending the year at No. 74. The pandemic's lingering effects on travel and event density further hindered his comeback efforts. Throughout 2020–2022, Pella engaged in limited doubles play, including partnerships that yielded a 5-8 record in 2021 and sporadic appearances in 2020 and 2022, often as a means to stay competitive without overtaxing his injuries.

Final season and retirement (2023)

In 2023, emerging from a prolonged hiatus due to chronic knee issues, Guido Pella concentrated on ATP Challenger Tour events to rebuild his standing, achieving consistent results that propelled him back into the top 200 by late July. His most notable achievement came at the , where he secured a major upset in the first round by defeating 13th seed 6-3, 7-5, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, followed by a four-set victory over qualifier 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(3), 7-5 to advance to round. There, Pella was defeated by in straight sets, ending a grass-court run that highlighted his resilience. Pella participated in several events throughout the year, reaching the second round at the —his first grass-court win since 2019—after edging Marcos Girón 3-6, 6-2, 7-6(3), as well as advancing to the second round at the Hamburg European Open by beating Thiago Monteiro before falling to . His final ATP appearance was a first-round defeat to Lloyd Harris at the US Open, 6-7(5), 4-6, 4-6. On September 15, 2023, announced his retirement from professional on , stating it was a decision made with "a huge mix of feelings and a great relief" after weighing participation in Argentina's [Davis Cup](/page/Davis Cup) commitments. He reflected on his career as "an incredible journey," expressing eternal gratitude to his family, coaches, and supporters for the opportunities and memories. received an emotional farewell tribute during Argentina's World Group I tie against on September 17, where he was honored by teammates and fans without competing.

Playing style

Technique and strengths

Guido Pella is a left-handed player who employs a two-handed , which he has identified as his strongest shot. His baseline-oriented style positions him as a counter-puncher, relying on defensive retrieval and consistent groundstrokes to extend rallies and wear down opponents, particularly on clay courts where he holds a career record of 146-71 and secured 11 of his 13 Challenger titles. Pella's agility and athletic shape enable him to cover the court effectively during prolonged exchanges, often using precise passing shots to counter aggressive advances. A key aspect of Pella's technique is his tactical flexibility from the baseline, where he plays deep and aggressively to create angles, frequently targeting opponents' with his . While his provided early dominance in his career, Pella developed a more potent later on, achieving greater balance in his stroke arsenal by 2019 and enhancing his overall aggression. His left-handed serve, improved in the years leading up to his career peak, added pressure in service games, though it occasionally showed inconsistencies on faster surfaces. Pella's strengths are most pronounced on clay, where his counter-punching excels through superior consistency and endurance in long rallies, contributing to his leadership in ATP clay-court wins during the 2019 season with 20 victories in 25 matches. However, his limited net play represents a technical weakness, as he underutilizes volleys and prefers to stay back, which can expose vulnerabilities against serve-and-volley specialists or on quicker surfaces like grass.

Mental approach and adaptability

Guido Pella earned a reputation for throughout his career, particularly in grueling clay-court matches and dramatic comebacks, exemplified by his 2019 Wimbledon run where he advanced to the quarterfinals as a qualifier. During that tournament, Pella staged a comeback from two sets to love down against in the fourth round, showcasing his resilience by emphasizing persistence until the final point. He attributed this fighting mentality to his belief that opponents cannot relax when trailing significantly in best-of-five sets, stating, "Every time I find myself in this situation... I try to keep fighting because the other guy can’t relax." Pella's ability to handle pressure was evident in high-stakes team events like the , where he contributed to Argentina's 2016 title with key wins, including a straight-sets victory over in the semifinals against . In interviews, he discussed overcoming self-imposed pressure from early career setbacks, such as losing four before securing his first title in in 2019, which he described as "really a relief" after years of doubt. To bolster his mindset, Pella began weekly sessions with a in late 2018, focusing on emotional control and game understanding, which he credited for his improved performance: " is 80 percent in the mind. If your mind is right, it is possible that you are going to win more matches." Despite a strong preference for clay—where he amassed the majority of his career wins, leading the ATP with 21 victories in alone—Pella demonstrated adaptability by enhancing his hard-court game starting around , including a Challenger title on the surface that year and deeper runs in ATP events thereafter. His tactical flexibility allowed competitive results across surfaces, as seen in his hard-court Masters showings. Following an indefinite hiatus announced in February 2020 due to health issues amid the disruptions, Pella returned at the 2020 US Open with renewed focus, later reflecting on the break as a period that strengthened his competitive drive. On learning from losses, he noted how early final defeats built his resilience, enabling him to approach matches with greater confidence: "I am not scared of anybody now… I can also win against anybody."

Team competitions

Davis Cup

Guido Pella made his Davis Cup debut for in 2016, competing in the World Group first-round tie against , where he secured a three-set victory over Przysiezny (6-1, 6-4, 7-6(5)) to help his team advance. In 2016, Pella played a pivotal role in 's successful campaign to reach the World Group quarterfinals and semifinals, including his debut win in the first-round tie and a three-set triumph against Italy's in the quarterfinals, contributing to 's unbeaten run in those matches. Pella's most significant contribution came during Argentina's 2016 championship victory, the nation's first title since 1981, where he featured in the singles rubbers of the final against in . Although he lost his opening singles match to in three sets (7-6(2), 2-6, 6-2), Pella's earlier wins throughout the year, combined with the team's overall performance led by , ensured Argentina's triumph, with del Potro clinching the decisive rubber. Pella's involvement highlighted the strong team dynamics, particularly his synergy with del Potro and , as they supported each other in high-stakes ties, fostering a cohesive unit that overcame historical near-misses in the competition. Over his Davis Cup career, Pella compiled an 8-5 singles record across 11 ties, demonstrating reliability in World Group play before his participation tapered off in later years. In 2023, amid considerations for a potential farewell appearance before his retirement, Pella was not selected for Argentina's squad in the qualifying rounds; however, in September 2023, following his retirement announcement, he received a tribute during Argentina's World Group I tie against , marking the end of his international team tenure as younger players took precedence.

ATP Cup

Guido Pella represented in the , an annual international team tennis event featuring nations competing in singles and doubles rubbers across group stages and knockouts, during its inaugural editions in 2020 and 2021. His participation was bolstered by his career-best 2019 season, where he captured the ATP 250 title in and reached a peak ranking of No. 20, contributing significantly to Argentina's qualification based on the combined rankings of its top two players. In the 2020 ATP Cup held in , made his debut as Argentina's No. 2 singles player alongside captain . He opened with a three-set victory over Poland's , 6-2, 2-6, 6-2, securing the first point in a 2-1 win. then suffered a three-set defeat to Austria's , 0-6, 6-4, 6-4, as fell 0-3. He rebounded strongly against Croatia's , winning 7-6(1), 6-3 to give an early lead in a decisive 3-0 triumph that clinched a 2-1 group record and quarterfinal berth. In the quarterfinals against , lost to 6-2, 7-6(4), contributing to a 0-3 elimination. Overall, 's 2-2 singles record played a key role in 's progression to the knockout stage for the first time. Pella returned for the 2021 ATP Cup in , where competed in a condensed format amid protocols. He lost his opening singles rubber to Russia's 6-1, 6-2, as the team fell 1-2. Pella then defeated Japan's 6-3, 7-6(4), helping secure a 3-0 shutout that left with a 1-1 group record and second-place finish, insufficient for advancement. His 1-1 mark in 2021 brought his ATP Cup singles tally to 3-3 across both years. Pella did not participate in subsequent ATP Cups, as he stepped away from the tour in October 2021 for an indefinite hiatus to address challenges, limiting his team event involvement compared to his more extensive commitments.

Career statistics

Performance timelines

Guido Pella's singles performance in Grand Slam tournaments spanned from 2012 to 2023, with his career-high achievement being a quarterfinal appearance at Wimbledon in 2019. The following table details his round of progress in each major event year by year.
Tournament201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Australian OpenA1RAA2R1R3R1R3R1RA1R
Q12RAA2R1R2R2R2R2RA2R
WimbledonA1RAA1RA3RQFNH1RA3R
1R1RA1R2R2R3R1R1R2RA1R
*Key: A = Absent; Q# = Qualifying round; 1R = First round; 2R = Second round; 3R = Third round; QF = Quarterfinal; NH = Not held. Career Grand Slam win-loss record: 24–32. In ATP Masters 1000 events, Pella compiled a career win-loss record of 20–31, with his deepest runs reaching the quarterfinals in tournaments such as (2019). He made his debut in 2013 and last competed in 2023, primarily on clay surfaces aligning with his playing style.
YearBest Masters 1000 Result
20132R (Miami, Indian Wells)
20183R (Indian Wells)
2019QF ()
20232R (multiple, including , )
Pella's results in ATP 500 and 250-level events highlight his peak period from 2016 to 2019, where he secured one title and four runner-up finishes, all on clay. His overall win-loss at these levels contributed significantly to his career-high ranking of No. 20 in August 2019.
YearBest ATP 500/250 Result
2013SF ( 250)
2016F (Rio de Janeiro 500)
2017F ( 250)
2018F ( 250)
2019W ( 250), F ( 250)
2020QF (Rio de Janeiro 500, 500)
2021QF (Cordoba 250)
2023QF (Rio de Janeiro 500)

Singles

Guido Pella's singles career in Grand Slam tournaments showcased steady progression from his debut in 2012, with his peak achievement coming in 2019 when he reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, defeating players like and before falling to Kevin Anderson. He recorded multiple third-round appearances, including at the 2018 US Open and 2023 Wimbledon, highlighting his competitiveness on grass and hard courts despite his clay-court specialization. Overall, Pella compiled a 24–32 win-loss record across 56 Grand Slam main-draw matches, reflecting consistent qualification but limited deep runs beyond the third round.
YearAustralian OpenFrench OpenWimbledonUS OpenWin–Loss
2006–2011Did not enterDid not enterDid not enterDid not enter0–0
2012Did not enterDid not enterDid not enter1R0–1
20131R2R1R1R1–4
2015Did not enterDid not enterDid not enter1R0–1
20162R2R1R2R3–4
20171R1RDid not enter2R1–3
20183R2R3R3R7–4
20191R2RQF1R4–4
20203R2RNR1R3–3
20211R2R1R2R2–4
20231R2R3R1R3–4
2022, 2024Did not enterDid not enterDid not enterDid not enter0–0
Career24–32
In ATP Masters 1000 events, Pella's results mirrored his Grand Slam performances, with his deepest runs reaching the quarterfinals; his career-best was a quarterfinal at the 2019 Monte-Carlo Masters, where he upset 10th seed en route to a loss against . He advanced to the third round on several occasions, such as at the in Indian Wells and the 2019 Internazionali BNL d'Italia in , but struggled to maintain consistency against top seeds in these high-level tournaments.

Doubles

Guido Pella's doubles career served as a secondary pursuit alongside his more prominent singles endeavors, culminating in a career-high ranking of No. 55 on July 1, 2019. His participation in doubles was sporadic, often pairing with fellow Argentines such as in his early professional years and later with and . Pella's overall doubles record at Grand Slams remained limited, accumulating around 11 wins across approximately 28 matches, with occasional advances to the third round or better at ATP Masters 1000 events. His most notable achievement came at the , where he and Schwartzman reached the semifinals before falling to and , 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. The following table outlines Pella's performance timeline in doubles at Grand Slam tournaments from 2012 to 2023, using standard notation where 1R indicates a first-round exit, 2R a second-round exit, QF a quarterfinal, and SF a semifinal (did not defend due to retirement in late 2023).
Tournament201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Australian Open1R1R——1R1R1R1R2R1R—1R
————1R—2RSF2R1R—1R
Wimbledon————1R——1R———1R
US Open1R1R—1R1R1R1R1R————
At , Pella's doubles results were similarly modest, with his deepest runs including third-round appearances at the 2019 Internazionali BNL d'Italia in alongside Schwartzman and at the 2018 Mutua Madrid Open with Zeballos. These occasional breakthroughs highlighted his adaptability in doubles but underscored the format's lower priority in his career.

ATP singles finals

Guido Pella competed in five singles finals during his career, securing one title and four runner-up finishes, all on clay courts.
OutcomeYearTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Runner-up2016Clay4–6, 7–6(5–7), 4–6
Runner-up2017BMW OpenClay4–6, 3–6
Runner-up2018Croatia Open UmagClay2–6, 6–7(4–7)
Runner-up2019ClayJuan Ignacio Londero6–3, 5–7, 1–6
Winner2019Brasil OpenClay7–5, 6–3
Pella did not reach any ATP Tour doubles finals.

Challenger and ITF singles finals

Guido Pella built the foundation of his professional career through consistent performance in Challenger and ITF Futures tournaments, where he secured 20 singles titles across various events, predominantly on clay courts in . These successes were instrumental in his pre-2014 ranking ascent, enabling him to enter the top 100 for the first time at the end of 2012 after a breakthrough year. In the ITF Futures circuit, Pella claimed his first title in 2008 and added six more between 2009 and 2011, all on clay, including three in 2009 at the F1, F1, and F2 events. His early Futures wins, such as the 2010 F13 and the 2011 F2, helped establish his baseline ranking in the low 500s. Transitioning to the Challenger level, Pella reached his debut final in 2011 at the Challenger, finishing as runner-up to Matteo Viola with a 6–4, 6–1 defeat, marking an important step toward higher competition. He then dominated in 2012, capturing four titles: the Manta Open (hard), Salinas Challenger (clay), Campinas Challenger (clay), and the prestigious ATP Challenger Tour Finals in (hard), where he overcame Adrian Ungur 6–3, 6–7(4), 7–6(4) in the championship match. This haul propelled his year-end ranking to No. 99. Pella continued his momentum with Challenger victories in 2013 (São Paulo, clay) and 2014 (Lima, clay), before a standout 2015 season featuring four clay-court titles: San Luis Potosí, São Paulo, Porto Alegre, and Montevideo. Later highlights included the 2017 Milan and Floridablanca Challengers (both clay), and the 2018 Montevideo Challenger (clay), where he defeated Carlos Berlocq by default in the final. Overall, 11 of his 13 Challenger titles came on clay, underscoring his affinity for the surface in regional events like those in Buenos Aires and surrounding areas. These accomplishments, combined with six runner-up finishes across the circuits, solidified his transition to the ATP Tour.

Notable wins over top-10 opponents

Throughout his career, Guido Pella achieved five notable victories over players ranked in the top 10 of the ATP singles rankings at the time of the matches, demonstrating his resilience and tactical prowess, particularly on clay and grass surfaces. These upsets often occurred in main draw matches, with one instance where Pella entered as a qualifier, underscoring his ability to capitalize on favorable conditions and mental fortitude against elite competition.
PlayerRankEventSurfaceRoundScore
No. 102013 Power Horse Cup ()ClayR27–6(1), 6–1
No. 102016 ClayR17–6(4), 5–7, 7–6(2)
No. 82016 ClaySF6–1, 6–4
No. 32018 WimbledonGrassR23–6, 1–6, 6–4, 7–6(3), 7–5
Kevin AndersonNo. 82019 WimbledonGrass3R6–4, 6–3, 7–6(4)

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