Marcos Giron

Name: Marcos Giron (Follow him on Instagram)
Any Nicknames: Cos
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA
When did you start playing tennis? 6 years old
How long have you been on tour? 5 years

Tell us a bit about your tennis history: I’m currently an ATP pro tennis player. I grew up playing juniors in Southern California with Sectional and CIF team and individual titles. After finishing my junior career as the highest ranked player in the nation I went on to play for the UCLA Bruins. I finished my college career with the 2014 NCAA singles title. My professional career started in the summer of 2014 at the US Open, but chronic hip pain and subsequent bilateral hip surgeries in 2015-2016 created challenges that I had to overcome. Since then I made a career high of 138 in August of 2019, after a strong first half of the year, winning the Orlando Challenger title, making 3rd round of Indian Wells and Qualifying for Wimbledon.

Describe your game style: Solid baseliner, some people like to call me the ball machine.

List of Accomplishments:

• 2014 NCAA Title

• Orlando Challenger title

• 3rd round Indian Wells with wins over Alex De Minaur and Jeremey Chardy

• Qualifying for Wimbledon 2019

• Compete in US Open main draw in 2014 and 2019

• 5 futures titles

• CIF individuals and Team Championships

• Southern California Sectionals winner

• Playing Junior Davis Cup

Gear Breakdown:
Racquet: Yonex VCORE 95 customized by TW
Shoes: K-Swiss Hypercourt Express
Strings: ProStringer Blue Steel
Apparel: K-Swiss

Tennis Questions:
Favorite shot to hit: Running forehand
Tennis idol(s): Andre Agassi and Roger Federer
Any superstitions: Not really, but I will probably eat the same thing for dinner every night of the tournament as long as I’m still in.
Favorite Tournament: Wimbledon and Indian Wells
Most memorable win: Alex De Minaur 2019 Indian Wells. Amazing atmosphere and only ATP in Southern California
Pre match meal: Peanut Butter and Jelly
Favorite part about being a pro tennis player: I get to travel the world competing
Worst part about being a pro tennis player:Being away from home, friends and family for 30+ weeks a year
If you could re-do one match, which would it be and why? There are lots of matches I would like to redo! I hate losing!

Rapid Fire Questions:
Favorite pizza toppings: Italian sausage
Favorite dessert: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Celebrity crush: Emma Watson
Favorite musical artist: Linkin Park, really anything from 90s to mid 2000s rock
Go-to karaoke song: My Heart Will Go On from Celine Dion
Biggest pet peeve: When they fill your water glass halfway in a restaurant
Top 3 most used apps on your phone: Fruit Ninja, Postmates and Snapchat
Celebrity doubles partner: Leonardo Di Caprio
If you could have 1 superpower: Stopping Time
Favorite city to visit: Bariloche Argentina, or Lake Tahoe
Tell us your favorite joke: none that are appropriate for this interview
Describe your perfect day off: A day in the mountains with friends skiing/ mountain biking finished off with some hot chocolate and board games in a cabin.

Would You Rather:
Win a grand slam or be ranked #1? Ranked #1. To have the Level week in and week out with all the variables it’s more impressive to me.
Return or serve first? Return first. Maybe opponent isn’t warm, and gives a game to warm into the match.
Forehand or backhand? Forehand, especially the running forehand
Crosscourt or down the line? Nothing like a good down the line winner
Up at net or at the baseline? I definitely need to visit the net more!
Coffee or tea? Iced Coffee
Window or aisle seat? Window on short flights, Aisle Seat on long flights so I can stand.

Advice for Players Just Starting Out:
Enjoy the process. It’s a lifelong game!