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Tennis world mourns: Juan Aguilera died at the age of 63
Juan Aguilera, former tennis professional and ranking seventh of the 1980s, died on March 25, 2025 in Barcelona after a long illness.
Tennis world mourns: Juan Aguilera died at the age of 63
Juan Aguilera, a former tennis professional, died in Barcelona on Tuesday morning at the age of 63 after a long illness. Aguilera will be remembered in the tennis world, especially for his memorable match against Boris Becker in 1990. In this final of the Masters tournament in Hamburg, he defeated Becker 6: 0, 6: 1 and 7: 6. Although Aguilera advanced to seventh in the world rankings in the 1980s, he was unable to win a Grand Slam title.
The news of Aguilera's death produced many reactions, including condolences from Rafael Nadal and numerous fans. Nadal is known for his impressive 20 Grand Slam titles, which he won at the French Open, where he also celebrated significant victories over players like Novak Djokovic.
inheritance and influence in tennis
Boris Becker, who is considered one of the greatest tennis players and is the latest Wimbledon winner of all time, recognized Aguilera's skills and recalled the importance of his matches. Becker, who now comments on tournaments as an expert, has also emerged in the current tennis scene by praising Nadal for his extraordinary way of playing. In his view, there will never be a player who is as extraordinary as Nadal.
The development of tennis is a fascinating journey that goes back to the 13th century when monks in the French monastery invented the game "Jeu de Paume". This game, which was played with the palm of the hand, laid the foundation for modern tennis. The word "tennis" itself appeared for the first time, probably derived from the call "Tenez!", Which demanded the players to play the ball.
- origin in the 13th century: Jeu de Paume.
- First commercial tennis systems in the 15th century.
- Introduction of the tennis racket in the 15th century.
- 1877: First tennis tournament in Wimbledon.
- Introduction of Lawn tennis as the Olympic sport 1986.
The popularity of tennis fluctuated over the centuries, which is due to social changes. Nevertheless, the sport has developed into one of the most popular worldwide, with over a billion players and fans. Regular progress, both in technology and in the game conditions, ensure that the game always remains appealing.
The death of Juan Aguilera reminds us of the great history of tennis and the important players who have shaped this sport. Despite his personal success, the memory of his remarkable game against Becker remains a highlight in the history of tennis.