Jose Manuel Sastron - ITF Futures Tennis Player - (2001)

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Jose Manuel Sastron – Tennis Player

I’m Jose Manuel Sastron, a 25-year-old tennis player currently pursuing a return to the professional circuit.

Currently, I’m in a rebuilding phase—both physically and competitively. My UTR is around 11 (affected by inactivity), but I am actively working to raise my level. I’m making significant changes to my playing style, transitioning from a traditional Spanish grinding baseline game to a more aggressive approach—taking the ball earlier, stepping inside the court, and incorporating more net play.

Physically, I’m focused on becoming stronger and more resilient, especially after dealing with elbow and shoulder issues. My goal is to reach a level where I can consistently compete on the Futures circuit and begin earning ATP points.

This is a personal challenge for me—to see how far I can go and fully commit to chasing my potential in tennis. I’m currently looking for a dedicated coach who believes in this process and can guide me through this next stage of my career.

Playing experience

I am a 25-year-old Spanish tennis player currently competing on the ITF World Tennis Tour with the goal of earning ATP ranking points.

My pathway into professional tennis has been unconventional. Due to financial limitations and three elbow surgeries, I was unable to compete regularly on the professional circuit until I was 23 years old. While these challenges delayed my progression, they also strengthened my commitment to reaching my full potential.

Over the past two years, I have made a significant investment in my development by training in high-performance environments with experienced coaches. My primary coach has been Abraham González, who spent seven years working alongside Andrey Rublev. Together, we have focused on developing a more aggressive playing style, taking the ball earlier, controlling points from inside the baseline, and building a complete all-court game. During my time in the United States, I also trained periodically with other coaches working with professional players, gaining additional experience and different perspectives.

During the past year, I competed primarily in UTR and prize money tournaments throughout the United States rather than playing a full ITF schedule. However, persistent elbow problems prevented me from competing at my true level and significantly limited both my performance and tournament schedule.

Seven weeks ago, I underwent my third elbow surgery after being evaluated by one of the world’s leading orthopedic specialists for upper-limb sports injuries in Switzerland. Following a comprehensive assessment, surgery was recommended as the best solution to fully resolve the issue and allow me to compete without the physical limitations that had affected me for several years.

My rehabilitation is progressing very well, and I am preparing to return to competition. I believe my technical, tactical, and physical level has improved significantly over the past two years through consistent, high-level training. With my elbow now repaired, I am excited to return to the professional circuit and see how far I can progress with a healthy body. My objective is to continue competing internationally and earn ATP ranking points while continuing to develop my game.

About me

• Date of Birth: February 13, 2001
• Hand Used: Right-handed
• Height: 181 cm
• Racket: Babolat Pure Aero 98
• Clothing: Nike
• Shoes: Nike
• Any Sponsors: Currently none, but supported by close people around me
• UTR: 11 (subject to update)
• Favourite Player: Jannik Sinner
• Career Aspirations: To gain ATP points and enjoy the professional tour while reaching my full potential
• Favourite Tournament: No specific favorite—focused on competing wherever I have the opportunity
• Best Surface: Clay
• Best Win: Strong competitive wins at national and international level
• Goals for the coming year: To get in top physical shape and be able to compete consistently for a full year without injuries

Current and Previous Coach, Club & Academies

Tennis Development & Training Background:

I began pursuing tennis seriously at the age of 16 when I joined the Madrid Tennis Federation High-Performance Program. My primary coach during this period was Joaquín Castellanos. I trained daily alongside some of the strongest junior players in Spain, including Daniel Lara (Madrid Champion), David Catalá (former top Spanish junior and Junior Davis Cup player), and Carlos Pinedo (Balearic Islands Champion). Training in this highly competitive environment gave me a strong technical foundation and helped develop my competitive mindset.

Following my junior development, I accepted an opportunity to play college tennis in the United States. Unfortunately, after six months I was forced to stop due to a serious elbow injury. During this stage of my career, I also trained periodically with Óscar Burrieza.

As I managed injuries and financial limitations, I combined coaching with my own development as a player. I worked in the United Kingdom as both a coach and hitting partner before moving to Florida, where I trained while working as a hitting partner for professional players at Ironhorse Tennis Academy under the direction of Sergio Martínez, at the academy originally founded by former ATP player Julián Alonso.

I later spent a year coaching in Germany before deciding to fully recommit to my professional playing career. I joined Alexander Waske’s team at Waske Tennis University, where I worked as a coach while also training alongside professional players. Being part of this high-performance environment allowed me to receive regular feedback from the coaching staff while continuing to develop my own game.

After my second elbow surgery, I returned to competition and began working with former ATP player Pablo Vivero, who coached me for approximately seven months. I then trained full-time for one year with Abraham González, who spent seven years working alongside Andrey Rublev. This period represented the greatest technical and tactical improvement of my career, helping me develop a more aggressive playing style, improve my court positioning, and become a more complete player.

Most recently, while competing in UTR and prize money tournaments throughout the United States, I trained in Orlando with coach Fernando, who has worked with former ATP professional Dudi Sela. During this period, I focused primarily on my development as a player while balancing my tennis career with my online work.

Despite the progress I made, persistent elbow problems continued to limit my ability to compete consistently. Seven weeks ago, I underwent my third elbow surgery after being evaluated by one of the world’s leading orthopedic specialists for upper-limb sports injuries in Switzerland. My rehabilitation is progressing very well, and my plan is to return to the United States to train full-time in a high-performance environment, compete regularly on the professional circuit, continue developing my game, and pursue ATP ranking points.