Pint-sized Schwartzman growing in stature at Roland Garros

Diego Schwartzman is one of the shortest tennis players on the men’s tour, but like the famous footballer he was named after the Argentine has made a point not to be defined by his size.

Affectionately known as “El Peque” (“shorty”), Schwartzman is a mere 5ft 7in (1.70m) and the smallest player in the world’s top 50, but he is scaling new heights at the French Open.

The 28-year-old reached the last four of a major for the first time on Tuesday, defeating US Open champion and close friend Dominic Thiem in a five-hour epic.

“I’m still in the tournament and I really want to keep winning,” said Schwartzman.`