ROSARIO/STARNBERG, February 4, 2025
Former World No. 8 Diego Schwartzman is set to begin one of the final tournaments of his professional career at the YPF Rosario Challenger, Argentina’s most prestigious ATP Challenger event. The tournament, taking place for the first time from February 2-9, 2025, at the Jockey Club in Rosario, will feature Schwartzman’s debut in the Tuesday night session, where he will face fellow Argentine and No. 6 seed Camilo Ugo Carabelli.
During a pre-tournament press conference, the 32-year-old World No. 386 reflected on his expectations for the event and his imminent retirement, which will officially take place at next week’s Argentina Open.
“I have two different expectations,” Schwartzman shared. “In terms of competition, they’re not very high—I haven’t played in five months. My goal isn’t necessarily to win or lose matches but to put on a show for the fans and enjoy my last two tournaments.”
The four-time ATP title winner, who lifted trophies in Istanbul (2016), Rio de Janeiro (2018), Los Cabos (2019), and the Argentina Open (2021), acknowledged that reality hasn’t fully set in yet.
“For the first few months, I don’t think it will hit me too hard,” Schwartzman admitted. “Right now, I’m still here, just at a different pace. But once the day-to-day grind is gone, I think it will sink in. I’m quite sentimental—I don’t get nervous before matches, but I believe I’ll feel it just minutes before stepping on the court.”
Cuando se entrena un verdadero top 10 y la gente se amontona para disfrutar de su tenis
@dieschwartzman, uno de los protagonistas del súper martes que se viene en el YPF Rosario Challenger pic.twitter.com/DmyVK0Pgxo
— Rosario Challenger (@rosariochall) February 3, 2025
Schwartzman also praised the Jockey Club of Rosario calling it a perfect addition to Argentina’s tennis calendar.
“The club is spectacular, and this tournament has a really special atmosphere,” he said. “It’s a great venue, and being so close to Buenos Aires makes it even better. It’s important for the country to have more tournaments beyond just the Argentina Open.”
The Argentine also revealed that his decision to play in Rosario’s inaugural edition was deeply personal.
“Torneos has been a big part of my career,” Schwartzman stated. “They wanted me here, they thought it would be great for the fans, and I felt it was a good way to give back. They’ve supported me throughout my journey, and playing here is my way of showing gratitude.”
As Schwartzman steps onto the court in Rosario and Buenos Aires, fans will witness the final chapters of an extraordinary career—one built on resilience, heart, and an unbreakable connection with the sport and his country.