Comesaña defeats Darderi in epic five-setter to reach Roland Garros third round

Argentine tennis player Francisco Comesaña secured a hard-fought victory over compatriot Luciano Darderi at Roland Garros, advancing to the third round of the French Open.

The intense match, spanning 4 hours and 10 minutes on Court 6, saw Comesaña prevail 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. This win adds to a strong day for Argentine tennis, following victories by the Cerúndolo brothers.

Comesaña, currently ranked 102nd, delivered one of his best performances against Darderi, who was born in Argentina but represents Italy. The match was closely contested, with Comesaña winning just two more points than Darderi overall (145 to 143). Comesaña recorded 64 winners to Darderi's 44, though he also made more unforced errors (49 to 35).

This third-round appearance at a Grand Slam is a significant boost for Comesaña, who is projected to climb about 17 spots in the rankings and return to the Top 100. His career-high ranking was 54th last August. Despite a challenging start to 2026 with a 13-16 record, including early exits in several tournaments, Comesaña has shown flashes of brilliance, reaching the quarterfinals in Geneva and the semifinals in Rio de Janeiro earlier this year.