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Guillermo Salatino, Pillar of Argentine Tennis Journalism, Dies at 80

The Argentine Tennis Association confirmed his death, prompting tributes to a mentor who chronicled nearly 150 Grand Slams.

Overview

  • He suffered a cardiac arrest while preparing for a scheduled hip surgery, according to multiple reports, and died at La Trinidad clinic in San Isidro.
  • He was a fixture at majors since 1977, with 145–147 Grand Slams covered across Australia, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open.
  • Official condolences from the AAT highlighted his role in expanding coverage of Argentine tennis worldwide.
  • On medical advice he stopped regular travel after Wimbledon 2022, citing six stents, a COPD diagnosis and mobility issues.
  • Despite reduced travel he attended Argentina’s 2025 Davis Cup ties in Groningen and Bologna and remained active on Radio La Red and on social media.