Marcelo Arevalo is a two-time Grand Slam champion, having won the 2022 and 2024 French Open, and is ranked numer one, as of December 2024. He lifted the trophy of his second major by defeating Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the final with Mate Pavic. Winning the grand slam made him the first Central American player to win a men’s doubles major trophy. He finished runner-up at the 2021 US Open in mixed doubles with Giuliana Olmos against Joe Salisbury and Desirae Krawczyk.
He won his maiden doubles title at the 2018 Los Cabos Open with Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela. With his recent partner Pavic, Arevalo became the first team to qualify for the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals. The duo advanced to the championship match but lost to the German team of Tim Putz and Kevin Krawietz. They also lost in the semifinal of the 2024 Canadian Open to former top seed Horacio Zeballos and Marcel Granollers. In singles, he secured a bronze medal at the Central American and Caribbean Games held in Mayaguez.
Marcelo Arevalo's nationality
Marcelo Arevalo holds Salvadoran nationality and citizenship. He was born in Sonsonate, El Salvador, to Sofia and Rafael Arevalo. As of December 2024, he resides with his family in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Marcelo Arevalo's ATP titles
Marcelo Arevalo has won 13 titles on the ATP doubles circuits, including the 2024 Cincinnati Open with Mate Pavic. He lifted his second ATP Masters 1000 title at the Cincinnati Open with Pavic, defeating Alex Michelsen and Mackenzie McDonald. The next victory came at the 2024 Geneva Open, where he and Pavic prevailed over Lloyd Glasspool and Jean-Julien Rojer. Arevalo started the 2024 season by winning the 2024 Hong Kong Open with his new partnership, Pavic.
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FAQs on Marcelo Arevalo
A. Marcelo Arevalo started playing tennis when he was eight, as his father used to practice the sport on weekends.
A. Marcelo Arevalo is the younger brother of former professional tennis player, Rafael Arevalo.
A. Wimbledon is Marcelo Arevalo’s favourite tournament.
A. Lucia Arevalo is Marcelo Arevalo’s wife.
A. As of December 2024, Marcelo Arevalo is finishing as the year-end No. 1 by the ATP.
