"The coach does not carry the weight he should within the ATP"

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Always with that good vibe and a wealth of experience, Andrés Schneiter welcomes us in Madrid to delve into the world of coaches and analyze his current work with the Paraguayan Vallejo.

When you sit down to talk about tennis with Andrés Schneiter (Buenos Aires, 1976), you know that moment will be the best of the day. His ease in communicating and his frankness in expressing himself make everything very easy, added to the charisma that always adds two cups more of interest. At this Mutua Madrid Open, we have seen him enjoy alongside Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, a man he took in August from #250 to #84 in the rankings in record time. Of course, those familiar with his history in the coaching world may not be so surprised.

Punto de Break meets the 'Gringo' – as he was dubbed for being blond and Argentine – to assess the role that coaches play in a sport where everything revolves around the player. Shouldn't those pulling the strings behind each champion have more prominence? Perhaps addressing these issues in this type of interviews is the first step towards generating the desired change.

When did you start coaching?

I started coaching at the end of 2003, right when I retired from playing doubles and started working with Mariano Puerta and Franco Squillari.

You have been coaching longer than you played.

Yes, indeed. I have been a coach for 23 years now.

Do you still think like a player, even at a specific moment?

Initially, yes, I felt like I could still play. I was just 27 years old when I retired. Back in 2005, when Mariano Puerta reached the final of Roland Garros against Nadal, I was his coach. I had just turned 29, so obviously, I felt like I could still play. Later on, I worked with Agustín Calleri, and after leaving him, I really considered returning to playing doubles. I felt young and fit. Obviously, this was only at the beginning; nowadays, not anymore.

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