Jose Acasuso

José Acasuso is a retired professional tennis player and current coach from Argentina. He won three ATP singles titles during his career and became recognized as one of Argentina's leading clay-court specialists. In doubles, Acasuso won five ATP titles, enjoying notable success alongside Sebastián Prieto and Flávio Saretta.

After retiring in 2012, he moved into coaching and began working with Guido Pella in 2018.

Player Profile and Personal Life

José Javier "Chucho" Acasuso was born on October 20, 1982, in Posadas, Misiones, Argentina. He stands 1.90 meters tall and is a natural left-hander who played tennis right-handed with a one-handed backhand.

The nickname "Chucho" originated from his childhood mispronunciation of his own name.

He began playing tennis at age two at his grandfather’s club, initially balancing tennis and basketball until age 12, when he chose tennis as his primary sport. Throughout his professional career, he resided in Buenos Aires.

Career

Acasuso turned professional in 1999, quickly making an impact by reaching his first ATP final at the 2001 Buenos Aires tournament, then the ATP Buenos Aires, now known as the Argentina Open.

He captured his first ATP singles title at the 2002 Idea Prokom Open in Sopot, Poland. His second title came at the 2004 BCR Open Romania in Bucharest, and his third at the 2006 Movistar Open in Viña del Mar, Chile, with all three titles won on clay courts.

His best performance at a Grand Slam event came at the 2005 French Open, where he reached the fourth round and staged a notable five-set victory over Andy Roddick. In doubles, Acasuso captured five ATP titles: the 2005 Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart and the 2005 BCR Open Romania in Bucharest, both with Sebastián Prieto, as well as the 2006 and 2008 Movistar Open in Viña del Mar, again with Prieto.

He also won the 2004 Croatia Open Umag with Flávio Saretta. Acasuso’s doubles career included a quarterfinal run at the 2009 French Open and a third-round appearance at the 2006 Australian Open.

He was a crucial member of Argentina’s Davis Cup team, contributing to their journey to the Davis Cup finals in both 2006 and 2008. Post-retirement, Acasuso began a coaching career, working with Guido Pella, among others.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 193–183
• Career titles: 3
• Highest ranking: No. 20 (14 August 2006)
• Current/Final ranking: N/A

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – Second Round (2002, 2003)
• French Open (Roland Garros) – Fourth Round (2005)
• Wimbledon Championships – First Round (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009)
• US Open – Third Round (2009)

Other tournaments

• Olympic Games – Competed for Argentina, did not progress past early rounds
• Davis Cup – Runner-up with Argentina (2006, 2008)
• ATP Finals – N/A

Doubles

• Career record: 95–89
• Career titles: 5
• Highest ranking: No. 27 (6 February 2006)
• Current/Final ranking: N/A

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – Third Round (2006)
• French Open (Roland Garros) – Quarterfinals (2009)
• Wimbledon Championships – First Round (2003, 2005, 2009)
• US Open – Second Round (2005)

Other tournaments

• Olympic Games – N/A
• Davis Cup – Regular doubles performer for Argentina
• ATP Finals – N/A