ATP World Tour Uncovered Marcelo Rios

ATP World Tour Uncovered looks back on the career of Chilean Marcelo Rios, the first South American to become World No. 1.

[lonersanonymous]

Starts at 11 and wins his first tournament 17? Insane talent.

[DainBramaged]

He really was amazing. I still like watching replays of his matches.

[humanentity]

most naturally gifted player, same class as Federer

[deftoys]

El Ronaldinho del tenis. Simplemente el ídolo máximo de Chile y el mejor deportista de todos los tiempos. de nuestro país

[shagostrokes]

Me acuerdo cuando era un niño y miraba los partidos del Chino, todos sabíamos que al final iba a ganar. Le teníamos una fe absoluta. Lejos el  deportista mas destacado que ha salido de Chile.

[longgrayline]

I used to coach at Hopman Academy in the late 90’s and early 2000’s when Marcelo came through to train with his coach Louis Lobo. He was a very cool, low key guy. Quiet and reserved but easy to get along with. Hell of a player and made his opponents have to think a lot due to his ability to change ball direction so well. He, unfortunately, came along when the players were getting taller and just naturally bigger. He had to work harder in training to to keep up with players who could take two less steps to reach a ball. It wears on the body and especially the back. Just my take on his situation having been in the tennis training business for so long.

[MrYoumitube]

Rios and Nalbandian will go in the top 5 most talented tennis players in history to never win a grand slam. I remember watching Rios, such a joy to watch he will be playing shots with such difficulty like nothing. He will have matches with pure brilliance than lose to some player only 1/4th the talent. Federer and Safin used to admire Rios as well, but they also knew Rios relied on pure talent and not hard work. In the end, Rios can be happy with world #1 but honestly, if he had a better attitude I think he could have won at least 5-8 grand slams.

[petepolites]

what a talent he was so fun to watch its a shame he underachieved

[TheFever]

3:37 Now there's a blast from the past!

[COTTESITO]

to be number one without GS.. wow!!! amazing!!

[erickcastillo]

Greast talent player thanks marcelo rios...

[doxg]

This is a poorly covered "uncovered" series because it skimmed the surface of the awesome talent that is Marcelo "El Chino" Rios. The people who decided to create, approve this should seriously consider another field because this is not high quality reporting. How the hell can you forget what was at the time, a monumental achievement and world record of winning three clay master series in one year????

And the most egregious mistake?? YOU DIDNT MENTION AT ALL THE TRAVESTY THAT WE EXPERIENCED WHEN PETR KORDA CHEATED AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL BY DOPING HIS WAY THROUGH AND NOT GETTING HIS SLAM TAKEN AWAY AND RIGHTFULLY GIVEN TO MARCEL RIOS!

But this makes sense, because the ATP made this video and didn't want to sully their reputation as an "ethically run" organization. What a joke. Learn from HBO. At least they're legit.

[lobogrisb]

ese video fue de caundo paso a numero 1 ?