Who is Leandro Riedi, the prodigy that broke a family tradition and achieved the support of Roger Federer

A new name was added to the list of the unexpected protagonists of the US Open 2025: Leandro Riedi435 ° of the world. The Swiss made a dream tournament having achieved the fourth round of the contest leaving behind FRANCISCO CERJO (19º) and taking advantage of Kamil Majchrzak (76º). However, that dream came to an end after falling before Alex de Miñaur (8th) 6-3, 6-2 and 6-1.

Leandro Riedi was born in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, in 2002, within a family dedicated to aviation. A tradition of generations that he decided to break in falling in love with tennis.

From an early age, Sports connoisseurs labeled him as one of those young wonders With the necessary qualities to, in some future, join the new profession of professionals. Among those who believed, their compatriot and idol of generations, Roger Federer.

In 2020, his majesty provided a training clinic aimed at the promises of his countryamong them, Leandro Riedi. “It has been a unique experience. We went to Dubai to train with the best tennis player of all time “the current 435 ° of the world said.

“We learned a lot from Him. He gave me great tips on how I must take care of myself mentally and physically after each game. And I asked about playing and winning 5 sets, how difficult it is and what you think at that time. We talk a lot “he said.

During that season, Roland Garros Jr. was defined in a 100% Swiss final with Dominic Stricker raising the title in front of his compatriot Riedi.

Some time later, the 23 -year -old athlete reaps the fruits of his worked transition from Junior to Pro. In New York he passed the classification for the second time after Wimbledon and achieved his first victory in the main team of a Grand Slam defeating the Spanish Pedro Martínez.

Stretching his streak and, perhaps, recalling that question to Federer about the demanded matches to five sets, turned an adverse Score (3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and 6-2), surprised the Argentine Francisco closing it and extended his magical stay on American soil. As was little, he got in the round of 16 after winning Kamil Majchrzak (76 °) 5-3 and abandonment.

However, he could not before Alex de Miñaur (8th), who overwhelmed him 6-3, 6-2 and 6-1. Already completed what was the best contest of his career at the moment, the Swiss claimed to climb more than 200 positions in the world ranking to be the New 164 of the World From next week.

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