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Guillermo Salatino, Veteran Argentine Tennis Journalist, Dies at 80

Local reports say he suffered cardiac arrest shortly before a scheduled hip operation.

Overview

  • TN.com.ar reported his death on January 17 while he was on vacation with his family.
  • He was due to undergo hip surgery that had been scheduled several days earlier.
  • He stepped back from in-person tournament coverage after Wimbledon 2022 on medical advice.
  • He had revealed serious health issues, including six stents, a COPD diagnosis, and difficulty walking.
  • His most recent assignment was covering the 2025 Davis Cup finals in Bologna.