Luciano Darderi
🇮🇹 Italy | Age 24 | 1.83 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2023 | Coach: Luciano Enrique Darderi
ATP rank
#23
Current setup
Yonex Percept 97D, ALU Power Rough, 24 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 8 Sep 2026Shoes
Asics
Clothing
EA7
Sponsor
String tension
24.0 kg / 52.9 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Darderi Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- ALU Power Rough at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
ATP titles
5
Career W-L
72–66
Win rate
52.2%
Career high
#16
Prize money
$4.4M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
Q3 '23
Roland Garros
Q1 '23
Wimbledon
Q1 '23
US Open
Q1 '22
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R4 | R2 | R1 | – |
| 2025 | R1 | R1 | R3 | R3 |
| 2024 | Q1 | R2 | R2 | R1 |
| 2023 | Q3 | Q1 | Q1 | – |
| 2022 | – | – | – | Q1 |
Similar players: aggressive baseliners
Kit and sponsors
Racquet YonexShoes AsicsClothing EA7❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Luciano Darderi plays with the Percept 97D racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Yonex players on the ATP equipment list.
Luciano Darderi uses Luxilon ALU Power Rough — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Luciano Darderi strings at 24.0 kg (52.9 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Luciano Darderi wears Asics on the ATP Tour.
Luciano Darderi's setup is a solid starting point for club players who hit with topspin and like to attack. The Percept 97D is accessible at multiple playing levels. If you use Luxilon ALU Power Rough or a similar string, aim for 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for a good balance of control and feel. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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