Miami Open 2022: Francisco Cerúndolo beat Frances Tiafoe and got into the quarterfinals

MIAMI, United States.– The Argentine Francisco Cerundolo is one of the revelations Miami Open 2022. In an electrifying match he won by 6-7 (2-7), 7-6 (7-3) and 6-2 to the american Frances Tiafoe and He went to the quarterfinals of the Masters 1000 that is played in this city.

closing it, 103rd in the world ranking but for a short time, avenged the defeat of his younger brother, Juan Manuel, who lost to the same rival in the third round. He had a level from low to high on the hard surface of the Grandstand (the second most important stadium), located within the complex of Hard Rock Stadiumthe stage where the Miami Dolphins football team plays at home.

When there is still talk of his resounding triumph in straight sets for the third stage against the French Gael MonfilsCerúndolo rounded off a great performance against the 31st in the world from a take out very effective and the righthis deadly weapon, plus a variety of effect changes and of speeds. But he also stood out for never giving up, even with the unfavorable score.

Compact of Francisco Cerúndolo vs. Frances Tiafoe

It was a convincing performance, especially for his resilience, in a match played in full sun and with almost 30 degrees wind chill. With what has already been done in Miami, Fran Cerúndolo secured a promotion and be among the top 80 in the worldwhich ensures his direct entry into Roland Garros and almost certainly also at Wimbledon.

The player from Buenos Aires, always a gentleman on the court and off it, had a chance to break at 1-1 in the first set, which he did not take advantage of. At 3-4, he went 0-40 with two winners and a return from his rival outside. He then broke Tiafoe in the next game and served for a set, but made several mistakes and his opponent leveled. Cerúndolo broke serve again and had a new opportunity, but once again Tiafoe took advantage of the Argentine’s errors. In the tie-break, the locals clenched their fists, closed 7-2 and won the first quarter.

The American had prevented a historic duel between brothers in an arena that brought him much joy: he previously reached the quarterfinals once, and the second round twice.

In the second set, Cerúndolo had a break in favor at 3-2, which he squandered. He even had a set point on the opponent’s serve at 5-4, but he didn’t take advantage of it either. They reached the tie-break and the Argentine took the lead with a mini-break at 3-3 and did not let go of control until closing the tie-break with a fantastic forehand winner. In this quarter, Cerúndolo had more unforced errors than the American, but also a greater number of winners (18 a 15).

Before the final set, the Argentine asked for medical assistance due to hamstring discomfort. The trainer he worked for 3 minutes in the zone and then the match restarted. And that return to the court brought very good news for Cerúndolo, who began by breaking serve and then confirmed his own. At 2-0 and 15 all, Tiafoe interrupted the game to ask trainer. With obvious signs of pain, he gave the service again and the Argentine seemed to embrace victory. But again Tiafoe broke serve, and it was 1-3. However, in the following game Cerúndolo broke the American’s serve again, after a double fault, and then he did advance towards the result that deposited in the quarterfinals.

It is the first participation of the oldest of the Cerúndolo in the contest. He is accompanied by his trainer, Kevin Confederates; his physical trainer, Mariano Gauteand his manager, Mariano Ink. In the next stage Francisco will face the Italian Jannik Sinnerwho defeated the Australian Nick Kyrgios in a match in which there was no lack of controversy, and not because of the result. He gave the note of the day beyond Cerúndolo’s victory, when with a relentless serve and enormous talent he won 7-6 (7-3) and 6-3.

The last Argentine in the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 tournament was Diego Schwartzmanen Indian Wells 2021. In addition, in his first championship in this category, Fran Cerúndolo became the player with the lowest ranking to reach the quarterfinals of a tournament of this relevance since the American Todd Martin did it 19 years ago. It makes sure like this 180 pointswith whom would jump to 72nd place in the rankingand $179,940 of award.

The number 2 in the world, Daniil Medvedevwho will return to the top position in the ranking next Monday, beat rising American Jenson Brooksby by 7-5 and 6-1. On the other hand, the Norwegian Casper Ruud (recent winner of the Argentina Open) simply defeated the British Cameron Norrieby 6-3 and 6-4. and the german Alexander Zverevwho has been recovering his level, beat the Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis for 6-4 and 6-4.