Cerundolo Advances to Queen's Club Final, Becomes Second Argentine to Reach Championship Match

Francisco Cerundolo has become only the second Argentine player in history to reach the final of the Queen's Club Championships. He achieved this milestone by overcoming American Brandon Nakashima in a hard-fought three-set battle, with a final score of 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4.

This victory marks Cerundolo's first appearance in an ATP 500 final. Despite admitting to never having played on grass before turning professional, the seventh seed displayed remarkable composure and skill on the surface throughout the week. He demonstrated resilience, coming back from a set down in three of his four matches.

Cerundolo's opponent in the final will be the 2024 champion, Tommy Paul, who secured his spot by defeating Ugo Humbert in straight sets. The match against Nakashima was a grueling affair, lasting two hours and 43 minutes. Cerundolo highlighted his determination, stating, "I stayed there competing. I was saying to the crowd, I'm leaving it all here on the court and it worked out."

The historical context of Argentines at Queen's Club includes David Nalbandian, who reached the final in 2012 but was later defaulted. Cerundolo's achievement places him in esteemed company, showcasing his growing prowess in the professional tennis circuit.

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I stayed there competing. I was saying to the crowd, I'm leaving it all here on the court and it worked out. I'm super happy to be here, in this tournament, in the final.