Spain, Davis Cup, Horses: Everything you always wanted to know about Roberto Bautista Agut (but never had the time to find out) – updated with 2024 Antwerp title
Roberto Bautista Agut played a crucial role in Spain’s Davis Cup victory in 2019 and loves horses. Here are answers to some questions you might have about him
Roberto Bautista Agut (Esp)
Who is Roberto Bautista Agut?
Roberto Bautista Agut is a professional tennis player from Spain.
What did Bautista Agut achieve in Antwerp in 2024?
The Spaniard defeated Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-1 to win the 2024 European Open in Antwerp. It was the 12th ATP singles title of his career and the first since 2022.
The Spaniard had dropped as low as No 122 in the world rankings in June 2024 but will return to the top 50 (No 45) after his title run in Antwerp.
How old is Roberto Bautista Agut?
Roberto Bautista Agut was born in April 1988 in Castellon De La Plana and still resides there. He is currently 36 years old as of October 2024.
Did Bautista Agut play football as a child?
Bautista Agut, who goes by the nickname of Bati, started playing tennis when he was five but also played football as a child. He played for Villarreal C.F. in his youth. At the age of 12, Bautista Agut revealed he “made the difficult decision to leave football and dedicate myself completely to tennis, something I do not regret.”
What is Roberto Bautista Agut’s highest ranking?
Bautista Agut’s highest world ranking has been No 9. After 275 straight weeks in the Top 30, he finally broke into the Top 10 in August 2019. You can find his current ranking and his rankings history on his ATP Tour profile page.
How much prize money has Bautista Agut won in his career?
As of October 21, 2024, the Spaniard has won more than $18.62 million in prize money so far. You can find his current ranking and updated prize money figures on his ATP Tour profile page.
How many ATP titles has Bautista Agut won?
Bautista Agut has won 12 ATP singles titles – the biggest of them the ATP 500 series Dubai Tennis Championships in 2018. He has also reached 11 other ATP singles finals in his career, including the 2016 Shanghai Masters.
What is Roberto Bautista Agut’s best performance at a Grand Slam?
The Spaniard’s best performance at a Grand Slam came at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships, where he reached the semifinals. His run was so unexpected that he had to delay reaching his own bachelor’s party. His friends, who had already reached Ibiza, flew down to London to watch him play world No 1 Novak Djokovic in the Centre Court box, and they all flew back out to Ibiza after the semi-final.
He also reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open in 2019 and has been to the fourth round of the French Open and US Open.
Who are part of his family?
Bautista Agut’s father, Joaquin, was a professional footballer. His mother, Esther, ran fashion stores. Bautista Agut called his parents along with his grandparents and other close family members, as the biggest support in his day to day life. Both his parents passed away within a span of 18 months between May 2018 and November 2019.
In November 2019, Bautista Agut married Ana Bodi and their son Roberto was born in September 2020.
Why was the 2019 Davis Cup title special for Bautista Agut?
Roberto Bautista Agut played a crucial role in Spain’s 2019 Davis Cup victory. The win was even more special since Bautista Agut had to leave the tournament mid-way to attend to his ill father. After his father passed away and he attended the funeral, the Spaniard went back to Madrid, hoping to support his teammates from the sidelines. Instead, he ended up winning one of the singles rubbers in the final and helping Spain clinch the title.
Does Bautista Agut own horses?
Bautista Agut loves horses and owns eight of them. The Spaniard says he “really enjoy my horses, it’s what I like to do the most in my free time.” He also likes to play other sports, especially soccer, go for a walk in the mountains with his dogs, and visit the beautiful villages of his province.
Is Bautista Agut on social media?
Bautista Agut regularly updates his fans about his life on and off the court. You can follow him on X/ Twitter (where he has more than 51,600 followers), Instagram (122,000 followers) and Facebook (35,000 followers). The Spaniard also has his own personal website.
