Tatiana Búa
An Argentine left-hander who competed on the professional tennis circuit, representing her country in international team competitions.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Argentine tennis player·Birthday: January 19·Millennials
Biography
Tatiana Búa's professional tennis career, while not marked by headline-grabbing titles, was a testament to the grit required to compete on the international circuit. The Argentine left-hander spent years on the ITF tour, the proving ground of the sport, grinding through qualifying matches and lower-tier events. Her game was built around her southpaw angles and determined court coverage. Búa also had the honor of representing Argentina in Fed Cup play, contributing to her national team. Her journey reflects the reality for many professional athletes: a dedicated pursuit of a dream at the highest level, defined by resilience as much as by trophies.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Tatiana was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Tatiana Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Tatiana's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Represented Argentina in the Fed Cup (now Billie Jean King Cup) team competition.
- Achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 324 in 2014.
- Won multiple singles and doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit.
Did You Know?
She is the younger sister of fellow professional tennis player Diego Búa.
She retired from professional tennis in her mid-twenties.
Her father, Diego Búa Sr., was also a tennis player.
“You have to fight for every point, even when no one is watching.”
