With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just around the corner, one of the memories that always comes to light is the notable participation that Nicolas Massu in Athens 2004. In that edition, he became one of the most important athletes to have competed in the competition by becoming champion in both singles, with his victory over Mardy Fish in the final, and in doubles with Fernando González.
Because of this, the former Chilean tennis player gained worldwide recognition that led him to relate to one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood. This is Salma Hayek, the Mexican who became known for her roles in soap operas and who, at that time, had already made the leap with “Frida” and “Once Upon a Time in Mexico” before meeting Nicolas Massu.
According to what the Gladiator said in “But with respect”, the native of Veracruz was the one who set out to hunt him down after the meeting in Athens 2004 despite being 13 years older than him. To have his first contact, he had spoken with a Chilean producer, who acted as a bridge between the two so that a relationship emerged that, although it was brief, left a good memory in the athlete.
Nicolás Massú goes for a new medal
Already retired from professional tennis, Nicolas Massu He has become a coach and players like Dominic Thiem, 2020 US Open champion who saw his career cut short due to a wrist injury, have passed through his hands. But he has also been important in the development of Chilean tennis, so much so that he has been captain of the Davis Cup team since 2014 and this year he will go for a new dream in France.
That is because the captain will lead the team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where Nicolás Jarry, Alejandro Tabilo and Tomás Barrios Vera will compete. It is worth mentioning that the three players are going through a remarkable season, with the first two among the top thirty in the world and the last classified for his performance at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games.
