Overview
- He suffered cardiac arrest in the pre-operative stage before a planned hip surgery at Sanatorio La Trinidad in San Isidro, according to official reports.
- The Argentine Tennis Association announced his death and lauded his influence on taking national tennis coverage to a global audience.
- Starting in 1977 he logged about 48 years on the road and approximately 147 Grand Slam events, with only the Falklands war and the pandemic interrupting a longer tally.
- He scaled back travel in 2022 citing serious health issues, including six stents and COPD, yet still covered Argentina’s Davis Cup ties in Groningen and Bologna in 2025.
- Tributes from colleagues, players and fans flooded social media as outlets highlighted his accolades, including the Ron Bookman Media Excellence Award and leadership roles with international press bodies.