World
Masters 1000 in Cincinnati: Cerúndolo advances while other Argentinians are eliminated
Juan Manuel Cerúndolo won a marathon match against Rinderknech and will face Auger-Aliassime in the next round.
At the Masters 1000 in Cincinnati, Juan Manuel Cerúndolo defeated Arthur Rinderknech in an exciting match that lasted three hours and 34 minutes, finishing with a score of 4-6, 7-6(3), and 7-6(5). Currently ranked 51st in the world, Cerúndolo will now advance to the third round, where he will face Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime, who is ranked 4th globally.
On the other hand, Francisco Cerúndolo lost in his debut against Nuno Borges, resulting in his elimination from the tournament. Additionally, Marco Trungelliti was also eliminated, leaving Argentine Sebastián Báez as the only remaining compatriot in the competition.
Juan Manuel Cerúndolo's advancement marks a highlight for Argentine tennis in this tournament, despite the early exits of his fellow compatriots.