Alejo Sanchez Quilez is a talented, young Spanish player, currently just in the top 500 in the world. What racquet and gear is he using?
Alejo Sanchez tennis racquet
Alejo Sanchez Quilez racquet is a Babolat Pure Aero 100, the latest generation (2026). Some players have switched from the beloved 2023 Aeros to the new one and that mainly seems to happen for the 100 sq inch version, whereas the 98 2026 has not been quite as popular.
He strings his racquets with a black string; we can only assume, as a Babolat-sponsored player, that it is either RPM Blast or RPM Team.
If you have more information about Alejo Sanchez racquet, let us know in the comments.
Info and Career
- Full Name: Alejo Sánchez Quílez
- Date of Birth: June 25, 2005 (Age: 20)
- Birthplace: Calatayud, Spain
- Plays: Right-handed (Two-handed backhand)
- Height: 5’11” (1.80 m)
- Career-High Ranking:
- Singles: No. 476 (Reached in April 2026)
- Doubles: No. 379 (Reached in October 2024)
Career Highlights & Journey
1. Junior Success (2021–2023)
Before transitioning fully to the pro tour, Sanchez Quílez was a successful junior. He reached a career-high junior ranking of No. 76 in April 2023.
- Grand Slam Appearance: He competed in the 2023 French Open Boys Singles, reaching the second round.
- Junior Titles: He found success in various ITF Junior events, including titles or finals in Florence (J200), Maaseik (J3) and Montemar (J4).
2. Professional Growth (2024–2026)
Since turning pro, he has become a fixture in the “Futures” (ITF World Tennis Tour) and Challenger events, showing great consistency:
- 2026 Breakthrough: The start of 2026 has been productive. He reached back-to-back finals at M15 events in Villena in February and made a strong run to the Quarter-finals of the Menorca Challenger in March.
- ATP Main Tour Experience: In April 2026, he participated in the qualifying rounds of the ATP 500 Barcelona Open, getting valuable experience against top-tier competition.
- Recent Activity: As of May 2026, he is actively competing in Spanish Challengers, including a recent hard-fought match in the Valencia Challenger where he took a set off the experienced veteran Damir Dzumhur.
3. Playing Style
True to his Spanish roots, Alejo Sanchez is highly effective on clay, where he has recorded the majority of his career wins. however, his statistics show he is becoming increasingly versatile, with a solid winning percentage on hard courts. He is known for a high first-serve percentage and a solid baseline game.
Follow Alejo on his Instagram account here.
