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Francisco Cerúndolo is an Argentine professional tennis player known for his aggressive baseline game and clay-court prowess. Born in Posadas, Misiones, he turned professional in 2018 and has quickly risen through the ATP ranks with a series of strong performances on the red dirt. Cerúndolo made his Grand Slam main-draw debut at the 2021 French Open and has since become a consistent presence in the ATP Tour’s upper echelons, earning comparisons to his compatriot Juan Martín del Potro for his powerful forehand and mental resilience. Off the court, he is recognized for his humble demeanor and dedication to improving his all-court game, balancing clay success with progress on hard courts and grass.
Francisco Cerúndolo enters the 2024 season as a top-30 ATP player, fresh off his best Grand Slam run to date at the 2023 US Open where he reached the fourth round. He has shown steady form on clay, winning the 2023 Hamburg European Open and reaching finals in Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona earlier in the year. Cerúndolo also claimed his first ATP 500 title at the 2023 Rio Open, defeating top-20 opponents along the way. His hard-court season included a quarterfinal run in Indian Wells and a strong showing in Shanghai, signaling growing versatility. Consistency remains the focus as he targets deeper runs at majors and a top-20 finish.
El argentino derrota a Paul en la final de Queen de tres horas para reclamar su primera corona ATP 500, mientras su padre lo observa después de vencer el miedo de toda su vida a volar.
La victoria de Berrettini en sets seguidos sobre Juan Manuel Cerundolo en Roland-Garros hace que el italiano, número 105 del ranking, se enfrente a las dudas y a las lesiones.
