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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 46 MIN

Marco Trungelliti

from The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe · host Marco Trungelliti, Hernan Chousa

Marco Trungelliti, born January 31, 1990, in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, grew up in a tennis-loving family and turned pro in 2008, specializing in singles with a career-high ATP ranking of #112 (March 4, 2019) and doubles #174 (April 1, 2013). He has earned over $2.1 million in prize money, competing mainly on the ATP Challenger Tour, securing 6 Challenger singles titles, and making notable Grand Slam appearances, including a stunning upset over top-10 player Marin Čilić at the 2016 French Open. His most famous story came in 2018 at the French Open, where he drove 10 hours from Barcelona with his mother and 89-year-old grandmother to compete as a lucky loser after initially losing in qualifiers—an anecdote that highlights his determination and family bond. In 2015, Marco became a whistleblower, reporting match-fixing attempts that led to bans for three Argentine players, facing death threats but standing firm for integrity in tennis. Now residing in Ordino, Andorra, as a father to a young son, Marco emphasizes work-life balance, cherishing family time—like emotional trips to Rwanda with his mother—and viewing fatherhood as a grounding force that provides perspective on losses and fuels his passion for the sport. His advocacy for fair play and mentoring young players focus on resilience, ethical values, and enjoying the journey beyond wins.ParentShift course 30% off with the code TRIBE. Link below: ParentShift (English): https://www.hernanchousa.com/courses/parentshift?ref=c23daa Entrena Tu Legado (Spanish): https://www.hernanchousa.com/courses/entrenatulegado?ref=c23daaConnect with Marco on Instagram: @marco.trungellitiYou can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/ 

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Marco Trungelliti, Argentine professional tennis player and father known for his resilience and integrity, joins The Youth Sports Parenting Tribe to share insights from his career and family life. Drawing from his experiences reaching a career-high ATP ranking of #112, overcoming match-fixing scandals as a whistleblower, and balancing pro tennis with fatherhood, Marco shares with us his challenges throughout his career, building mental strength, the importance of family support in high-pressure sports, lessons from Challenger Tour triumphs and setbacks, fostering integrity and fair play in tennis amid corruption threats, the profound impact of fatherhood on a pro career, and empowering parents to guide their kids toward purposeful athletic journeys with ethical values.

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