Carlos Navarro | 10 Sep 2025 | 20.30

Ignacio Buse, interviewed by Puntodebreak in Seville. Here you will get to know him better.

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At 21 years old, Ignacio Buse (March 25, 2004, Lima, Peru) is already a well-known name in his native country. Being Peru's number one almost instantly brings increased media exposure, along with the affection and support of people who see in 'Colo' a ray of hope for the future. Just steps away from conquering the top 100, his major goal by the end of the season, his name was catching the attention of those seeking success in the Copa Sevilla, a significant reason to sit down with him. Nacho, with a smile at the ready, agreed on the first Monday of the competition. Six days later, he would become the second Peruvian champion of the tournament (after Lucho Horna, his current Copa Davis captain).

Destiny's coincidences or not, unexpected talismans or not, these moments marked the beginning of what would be a dream week for Ignacio Buse, but not the only one in a year full of personal milestones: his first Challenger, his first Grand Slam qualifying round, his first ATP semifinals, his first Grand Slam main draw (against none other than Ben Shelton at Arthur Ashe, to top it off). Achievements and feats that don't steer Buse away from a fundamental principle: to try to enjoy the journey, trust the process, and not lose the humility and perspective that characterize him, a vision largely enriched by the work done at the Barcelona Tennis Europe Center.

There, a team of professionals, led by Juan Lizariturry, shapes and refines a star that already shines brightly in the ATP sky. How does he handle the pressure of being the top racket of an entire country? Has he grown accustomed to being away from home? How much does he look forward to the Davis Cup? Why has he not bought new clothes in a long time? Who is his favorite player from the Big Three? What are Ignacio Buse's big dreams? I'm sure you're just as eager as I am to find answers to these questions, and what better way than a 40-minute conversation. Enjoy it as much as I did.

FULL INTERVIEW WITH IGNACIO BUSE

Some excerpts from the conversation:

- His debut at a Grand Slam, in the US Open, against Ben Shelton

"I thought I would be more nervous than I was; I tried to approach it as just another match. It was an incredible experience. Ben's level surprised me: I had heard that at times he could give you opportunities... but no. I thought I would have more chances, but he's playing at a high level. I was particularly impressed by his serving ability. It wasn't the speed that impressed me, but rather his ability to handle different effects on each serve. He has all types of serves: flat, slice... each serve comes so differently that it's very challenging to adjust. That's what unsettled me the most."

- Handling the pressure of being a role model for an entire country

"To be honest, there's definitely pressure, but I keep in mind that I'm doing what I love. I try to see that pressure as an opportunity rather than a negative burden; I attempt to view it as motivation. No matter what we do, we are all important individuals, and I'm not superior to anyone just because I play tennis. I can feel that people are fully supporting me, wanting me to do well, but I try to think that we all have different dreams, and it's beautiful that everyone can pursue their path while remaining faithful to the process."

- Missing his family and country, and his excitement for the Davis Cup

"I miss Peru a lot, honestly. I travel many weeks, which makes it challenging... but I also consider myself fortunate to have the team I do because they feel like family to me. That eases the feeling of missing home, and now that I have the Davis Cup, I'm so thrilled about the Davis Cup... forget it, I've been thinking about that tie for a long time, like four or five months. I was thinking, "Time doesn't pass; there are still five months to go..." (laughs). I'm very excited; I know Peru is thrilled, Juanpi (Varillas) is back on the courts, so you can imagine how eager I am."

- His work at the TEC Carles Ferrer Salat: developing beyond tennis

"What matters most at the TEC is not only developing us as tennis players but also as individuals. They aim to instill all the values in us and empower us to address the social issues of today. Every Friday, we have talks on various topics to raise awareness about what's happening. It's challenging because you see how society is nowadays... but I hope to make a difference one day."

- His big dream for Peru

"A dream of mine is to make tennis accessible all over Peru. It's a dream I have. I know it's not seen as a very public sport; it's perceived as a sport for the wealthy, when in reality, it's straightforward: set up a court, some rackets, a net, and that's it. It doesn't even have to be an amazing court, just something simple, ordinary, for the kids. That would be incredible, a dream, because I love promoting tennis and would love to get involved in something like that. Maybe I'm a bit young for it still (smiles), but I'd like to contribute in that way, and I'm sure I will."

*In the YouTube interview, you can find many more reflections: Alcaraz and off-court philosophy, the length and toughness of an excessively long season, Djokovic, members of the Big Three, quick rounds... and much more*

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