Although the season did not start as expected, Francisco Cerúndolo (22nd in the ATP ranking) will seek to turn the page and play the expected role in the Madrid Masters 1000 in front of someone known as the North American Tommy Paul (16th).
Although there is no need to get into the drama, what is certain is that the Argentine did not expect to have a record in 2024 of 10-12 a few weeks before the start of the second grand slam it’s from the season. In any case, it is never too late to impose good tennis and unleash the Albiceleste fury.
On this occasion and in search of continuing to increase its best result in the Magic Box, the Argentine must prevail against the North American, with whom he has a history with two victories per side. However, there is the peculiarity of never having faced each other on clay (three on grass and one on cement).
In the case of winning, Cerúndolo would achieve his best participation in a Masters 1000 so far this season and would be only 100 points away from the Top 20ensuring that it is the second best Latin American racket with the recent defeat of Nicolás Jarry (23rd).
For his part, Paul has been having an excellent year. He won an ATP title (Dallas 250) after three years, being the second in his career. In addition, his 15-6 record and great victories against Casper Ruud (6th), Ben Shelton (15th) and Frances Tiafoe (21st) They allow him to have the necessary support to face these tough games with flying colors.
Enjoy the game on the ESPN and Star+ screen next Sunday the 28th no earlier than 11am (Arg Time).
