2022 Spring
• Posted a 12-7 singles record and was 3-4 in doubles (paired with Max Sandoval)
• Went 1-0 at No. 4 singles, 6-4 at No. 5 and 5-3 at No. 6
• Was 4-3 in singles in Western Athletic Conference matches, picking up wins over UTRGV, Grand Canyon and Lamar
• His four conference singles victories led the team
• Paired with Max Sandoval to go 3-4 in doubles (0-1 at No. 2 and 3-3 at No. 3)
Full Name (First, Middle, Last): Hugo Hidalgo Vega
Preferred First Name: Hugo
Born: Madrid
High School (and location): Colegio Beata Filipina (Aluche, Madrid)
State or Country Ranking: Spain ranking: 178
Tournaments played in the last 3 years (with best results):
- Máster Juvenil de Tenis de Madrid (Cadete): I lost in the final against Juan José Rodriguez Garcerán
- Campeonato de Madrid por Equipos (Junior): We won the Chamartín Tennis Club in the final.
- Torneo Nacional Absoluto Ciudad de Getafe: It was a tough tournament in which I beat the number one seed Daniel Ledesma (best ranking in the country: 90) in the second round and in which I lost in the final against Digvijay Pratap Singh (ATP Singles Ranking: 1400)
Notable high school teammates/alumni: Victor Ledesma, Marta Moreno, Sergio Vindel.
Major: Business
Parents: Raul Hidalgo and Susana Vega
Siblings: Sister- Alejandra Hidalgo / Brother- Gonzalo Hidalgo
Anyone in your family play sports: Yes, we all play. My father is a tennis coach and my mother plays paddle tennis. My sister plays tennis and my little brother plays soccer
What is your favorite sports memory: My best tennis memory is one of the trips we made at my tennis school, the European University of Madrid, to a tournament in Alicante. I have a special memory of it because it was a trip that many players went to, with several coaches and we had a great time both competing on the court, as well as out for dinner, going out for a walk and being calm at the hotel.
Interests other than Tennis/sports: I really like cars, visiting clothing stores and partying with my friends
Who most influenced your athletic career: My parents and my uncle have been the people who have supported me the most to continue doing sports, especially tennis.
Why did you choose Chicago State: I chose Chicago State University because my friends Jesús, Gonzalo and Susana spoke very well of this university, of the people there and the beautiful city in which it is located.
Favorite Professional Team: Atlético de Madrid
Favorite Professional Athlete: Gael Monfils
Favorite Food: All kinds of pasta
