We know the 10 curiosities of Luciano Darderi. The Italian is one of the tennis players who evolved the most on the circuit, obtaining great results on clay and remaining in a great ranking until 2025.
The 10 curiosities of Luciano Darderi
Luciano Darderi took off with his tennis at the beginning of the 2024 season, when he became champion of the ATP 250 Córdoba Open with memorable triumphs. The one born in Villa Gesell, Argentinabut who has represented the Italian flag since he was very young, he is very clear about his objectives, his working method and what he has to do to continue achieving important things in his career. His record also includes three tournaments ATP Challenger Tour in Todi, Lima and Perugiaas well as two ITF in Monastir. At just 22 years old, he is among the 50 best players in the ATP ranking and hopes to have a 2025 that takes him to the top positions.
Family linked to tennis
The Darderi are a renowned family in the world of tennis, especially in Italy and Argentina. Gino, Luciano’s father, knew how to be a player in his time, although he did not reach the professional level, but he did play in several tournaments for money in Europe. The youngest of the brothers, Vito, is 16 years old and currently competes on the junior circuit, although he has already made his debut on the big circuit in both Challenger and ITF, and has a promising future. Usually the three travel together, work together and dedicate many hours to training.
Beginnings in sport
His first steps in tennis were taken with the help of his father, Gino. He took him to the fields Harrods Gath y Chavesa club for which Luciano currently competes in the AAT Interclubs. Also, when he is in his hometown, Villa Gesell, he uses the L’equipe training courts, where he has trained since he was very young.
Favorite food
Roast is Luciano’s favorite food. This food is typical in Argentina, which is usually consumed on weekends or for important events (birthdays, weddings, celebrations). This consists of cooking all types of meats and vegetables on a grill with slow cooking. Darderi has as his gastronomic preference this very natural food from the South American country.
Favorite series
The American series Prison breakreleased in 2005 and which has five seasons and just under 100 chapters, is Luciano’s favorite saga. Tennis players spend a lot of time on a tennis court, so being distracted by a set is a good pass for them.
Another sport that interests you
Paddle tennis is another of the sports that arouses interest in Darderi. It undoubtedly has a lot of similarity with tennis, which is why the Italian tennis player practices it recreationally in free moments. In recent years, paddle tennis has grown exponentially.
The country and the favorite tournament
The ATP Masters 1000 in Rome is the tournament that Luciano Darderi enjoys and likes to play the most. There, in the middle of 2020, the organization of the Italian competition granted him a special invitation to compete in the classification. In 2024 he played the main draw and reached the third round, falling in a great match against Alexander Zverev.
The tennis shot you like the most
The drive is Luciano’s favorite shot, one of the heaviest weapons in his way of playing. The serve and the forehand gave him very good results. The hours of training in these items today allowed him to get several free points from these shots.
Tennis idol or reference
The Swiss legend Roger Federer He is one of Darderi’s idols. The former No. 1 in the world and for many the best tennis player in history, knew and knows how to be a great reference for the new generations who were born enjoying his great tennis.
A distraction outside of tennis
Luciano really enjoys spending time on the beach, in different places where he plays tennis. Furthermore, he was born in Villa Gesell, on the Atlantic Coast of Argentina, one of the most important tourist spots in the country that is visited by many people during the summer.
The greatest dreams in your career
Be Top Ten, win the ATP Master 1000 from Rome and lifting any of the four Grand Slams (Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open) are the biggest dreams that Darderi has for his career. At just 22 years old, he has a lot to give and discover on the professional circuit.
