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.`
