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Adolfo Daniel Vallejo makes history for Paraguayan tennis in Tokyo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:38 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Adolfo Daniel Vallejo makes history for Paraguayan tennis in Tokyo

Summary

Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, ranked #56 in the ATP, became the first Paraguayan man to reach the quarterfinals of an ATP 500 event at Tokyo. The 22-year-old defeated Taro Daniel and Jaime Faria in qualifying rounds before upsetting fourth-seed Rafael Jodar in the main draw. Vallejo's run ended with a loss to Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals. His strong performance moves him into the top 60 and sets him up for a first-round match against Valentin Royer at the Shanghai Masters. Vallejo has rapidly improved, combining ATP Tour experiences with success in Challenger tournaments throughout 2026.

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•Vallejo reaches ATP Tokyo quarterfinals as first Paraguayan man.
•Defeated Jodar and Berrettini before losing to Lehecka.
•Sets career-high ranking at #56 in the world.
•Prepares for Shanghai Masters first-round match against Royer.
•Previously had a strong season on the Challenger Tour.

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A new name emerged in this week's career high ATP ranking list, Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. Vallejo, now #56 in the world, posted a historic result for his country in ATP Tokyo, becoming the first man from Paraguay to reach the quarterfinals of a 500 level event. Like most things in his career, the 22-year-old …
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