Charo Esquiva brought fresh excitement to Spanish tennis as a 15-year-old. In the Roland Garros junior event, his run ended in the round of 16, yet the display in Paris left a strong impression. He pushed a deciding set into a tiebreak, fighting back from 0-6, then 6-2 and 7-6, before a two-hour and 13-minute battle with Denmark’s Rebecca Munk concluded in defeat. The match featured several extended games and showcased the young athlete’s grit. A standout from Bigastro who trains with Torrevieja Tennis Club, Esquiva earned wide acclaim in a championship that drew major media attention, marking his first appearance in a major junior tournament at such a young age.
Sponsored by TMGrupo Inmobiliario, Esquiva won two matches and came close to a third to reach the quarterfinals, only to fall to a formidable opponent at the last moment. Among the youngsters in the draw, he delivered a remarkable comeback against Romanian Mara Gae, who was two years older, recovering after a 4-6 start to take the next two sets 6-4 and 6-3. Continuing his strong form, the Alicante native then defeated Russian player Vlada Mincheva 7-6 (3) and 6-1, battling back after losing the first set to produce another fearless performance in tight moments.
Despite his youth, Esquiva has already made significant strides, climbing into the top 40 of the ITF junior rankings. He will also compete in the final stage of the junior Wimbledon event after securing enough points by triumphing at the ITF junior 500 in Offenbach, Germany. That result places him among the elite juniors on the world tour, with only a handful of Junior Grand Slams remaining in terms of impact.
Charo Esquiva advances to last 16 at Roland Garros
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Esquiva has shown steady improvement over time. At 14, he established himself as champion of the absolute Valencian Community championship held at the Equelite academy in Villena, home court for his early development.
He later claimed the under-14 title at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in 2022 and also topped the Valencian Community children’s championships in both singles and doubles. A notable breakthrough moment came with victory at the Mutua Madrid Open junior event at La Nucia, which earned him a place in the Mutua Madrid Open Masters at Caja Mágica. In the final, the Torrevieja Tennis Club product defeated Carlota Vilá 6-3 6-1 after advancing through qualifying unscathed. He reflected on the experience, noting that the field includes the world No. 1 and many older players, yet he felt able to compete at that level, especially as he qualified for the Roland Garros round of 16.
Charo Esquiva qualified for the final stage of Roland Garros and junior Wimbledon
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Sponsored by TM Real Estate Group and represented by Tenium, this young talent has drawn confidence from the support behind him and stands out as the sole junior female representative in the Roland Garros field for her category.
There is clear satisfaction among Esquiva and his circle after a remarkable debut in a Grand Slam at only 15, facing more seasoned opponents. Looking ahead, Esquiva is focused on upcoming events and continued growth, with a bright future anticipated for the Alicante native who has already shown his quality on the world stage at Parisian courts.
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