The dream week continues for Fran Cerúndolo at the Miami Open, advancing to the semifinals after the withdrawal of Italian Jannik Sinner (4-1, ret.) in their duel for the quarterfinals. Now the Argentine will face the winner of the cross between Alexander Zverev or Casper Ruud on Friday.
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High expectations for this match to define the first semifinalist in the men’s draw of the Miami Open. Francisco Cerundolo He came with a high level of tennis in the tournament, going step by step to beat heavyweight rivals. In his debut he beat Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor and then advanced through retiring Reilly Opelka in second. But then came perhaps the best game of his career against Gael Monfils, giving up just five games and totally dominating with his right hand. Already in the round of 16, he had to battle to leave Frances Tiafoe on the road.
On your side, Jannik Sinner He came to this instance with some doubts, after his ups and downs in the first presentations. In his debut he had to save three match points against Ruusuvuori, while later he would save five against Carreño to reach the round of 16. There he managed to defeat an unfocused Nick Kyrgios, who left him among the top eight in the contest.
Fran and a dream that does not stop
Cerúndolo started the match struggling with his serve, already having to save a break ball in the first game of the match. But the Argentine was improving sensations, seeking to vary more in terms of angles and ball speed, something that would give him results quickly. Sinner began to miss more than expected, and gave up his serve for Fran to dominate 3-1. Surprisingly, when the Argentine barely sat down at the 4-1 change of sides, Sinner made the decision to withdraw from the matchdue to suffering from some blisters on his feet.
A surprise victory for Francisco, but one that puts him among the best four of this Miami Masters 1000, his first main draw in the category. In addition, Cerúndolo claims to be at least No.51 in the ATP ranking.
