After Grade A progress in Milan, it's time to get to know Ignacio Buse
Peru's Ignacio Buse has had an encouraging season so far and won the biggest title of his career at J1 Lima in February.
The 18-year-old, who was a member of the Grand Slam Player Development Programme/ITF Touring Team at January's Australian Open, hit a career-high junior ranking of No. 9 earlier this year. He is currently ranked No. 11 in the boys’ standings.
He is currently competing at Trofeo Bonfiglio, the junior Grade A event in Milan, and defeated Kazakhstan's Max Batyutenko in the first round.
It’s time to get to know Ignacio a little better.
Describe yourself in three words?
Calm, aggressive and smart
Who was your tennis idol growing up?
Roger Federer
What was your first tennis memory?
Training with my dad in my club when I was three years old
What has been the favourite match you have been involved in?
The final of J1 Lima earlier this year
Who has been your toughest opponent?
Alexis Galarneau
What is your favourite Grand Slam and why?
US Open because the atmosphere was incredible
What are your ambitions for 2022?
I want to finish as high as I can in the ITF rankings
What is the best advice you have received?
Errors make you stronger, so keep going
Do you have any superstitions?
No
Favourite sport other than tennis?
Soccer
Favourite team or individual within that sport?
PSG
Who has been your biggest inspiration?
My uncle, chef Gaston Acurio
Favourite person to follow on social media?
My friend Duilio Vallebuona
If you could have a conversation with anyone, past or present, who would it be and what would you ask them?
With my grandfather in the past. I would ask him for advice about tennis
What would your dream car be?
Ferrari
What would be your favourite three-course meal?
I like the main plate!
What is your favourite film?
Spiderman
What is your favourite book?
Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis
What do you like to get up to when you’re not playing tennis?
Playing video games
What annoys you most and why?
Not being able to control things that affect me
What music are you into and what’s your favourite tune?
Reggaeton
What are you watching on Netflix or television currently?
I Am Georgina
Tell us something that people don’t know about you?
I train a lot in Miami
Do you have a fear of anything?
Spiders
Do you own a games console and what is your favourite game?
Call of Duty, Fortnite and Rocket League are my favourite games