The Argentine tennis player Federico "El Gordo" Gómez, who recently revealed his suicidal thoughts and the battle with depression he has faced, is preparing to participate in the qualifying round of the prestigious Masters 1000 tournament in Indian Wells. Despite having considered leaving tennis and life itself, Gómez is determined to move forward and will seek to take advantage of this opportunity in the tournament.
In the Indian Wells qualifier, Federico Gómez will aim for two victories that will allow him to advance to the main draw. On the other hand, fellow Argentine compatriots such as Francisco Cerúndolo, Sebastián Báez, Tomás Etcheverry, Mariano Navone, and Facundo Díaz Acosta will compete directly in the tournament's main draw, without the need to play the qualifier.
The Indian Wells Masters 1000 is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the circuit and marks the start of this category in the year. Renowned players such as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have been champions in this tournament, while Carlos Alcaraz has dominated the recent editions. Juan Martín del Potro is the only Argentine to win this tournament, with a memorable victory over Federer in 2018.
It is important to highlight that this edition of the tournament will be held without the Italian Jannik Sinner, who was suspended for three months after testing positive in a doping control. Despite the personal challenges he has faced, Federico Gómez is ready to compete in Indian Wells and will face American player Rudy Quan in his first qualifying match.
In a sincere and heartfelt letter, Gómez expressed the difficult emotional situation he has experienced in recent months, revealing suicidal thoughts and doubts about his tennis career. Despite everything, the Argentine is determined to overcome this phase and fight in Indian Wells to achieve his sports goals.
