In this episode, I’m joined by rising Argentine star Francisco Comesaña, currently sitting inside the ATP top 70. Francisco shares the grind of coming up through Futures with no funding, how a mindset shift helped him break through, and what it was like beating top names like Rublev and Zverev. We also talk about his first Slam experience at Wimbledon, what it’s like playing on grass for the first time, and why belief, fueled by hard work has been the key to his rise.

✅ 5 Takeaway Points

1. Breaking through in Argentina is tough without sponsors or early exposure.

2. Belief and mindset are often more important than talent.

3. Playing Futures is a grind that can break many players mentally.

4. Big wins against players like Rublev and Zverev gave him confidence he belongs.

5. Long-term goals include becoming a better person first, and reaching the top 30.

🗣️ 3 Key Quotes

1. “The most important thing was that I started to believe in myself.”

2. “Sometimes players are stuck because of mindset, not level.”

3. “Since I was a kid, I dreamed of playing in Grand Slams.”



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