If it is a dream, let no one wake him up. Francisco Cerundolo (No. 103 in the world) arrived in Miami to play his first Masters 1000 main draw. The only participation in tournaments of this category until now had been the preliminary phase that he played weeks ago in Indian Wells. Step by step, he carved out a place for himself among the best, and finally, with his victory over Jannik Sinner by 4-1 and retirement, The Argentine got a ticket to the semifinals of the prestigious event.
Throughout these days he was in charge of displaying his tennis against Tallon Griekspoor (57th), Reilly Opelka (18th), Gael Monfils (24th), Frances Tiafoe (31st) and most recently against Jannik Sinner (11th), a Miami Open finalist last season. With this mark, the eldest of the Cerúndolo became the First Argentine among the top eight in the US competition since Juan Martín del Potro in 2018.
Francisco’s pass to the semifinals also makes him the first Argentine to access those instances of a Masters 1000 in his absolute debut in events of this category. With this result, he will move in the ranking to position No. 51, establishing himself as the third best Albiceleste racket, behind Diego Schwartzman and Federico Delbonis.
Wait in the next instance for Casper Ruud or Alexander Zverev.
