Cerundolo’s Queen’s fairytale sealed by father’s flight triumph
Argentine upsets Paul in three-hour Queen’s final to claim first ATP 500 crown, his dad watching after conquering lifelong fear of flying.
Francisco Cerundolo claimed the biggest title of his career by rallying from a set and a break down to beat Tommy Paul 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-3 in a Queen’s Club final that stretched beyond three hours. The Argentine’s breakthrough victory, his first above the ATP 250 level, capped a week where he spent over 11 hours on court across five matches, showcasing relentless forehands and a rock-solid mentality on grass. Cerundolo, who had already claimed the 2021 Los Cabos title, now stands as a legitimate threat ahead of Wimbledon after adding his second grass-court crown.
