Francisco Cerúndolo dedicates Queen's win to Messi

Argentinian tennis player Francisco Cerúndolo celebrated his advancement to the Queen's tournament quarterfinals with a special tribute to football superstar Lionel Messi. After decisively defeating American Jenson Brooksby in London, Cerúndolo inscribed "Messi" followed by an infinity symbol on a television camera, a traditional post-match ritual for winners.

The tennis player's gesture came just hours after Messi delivered a stellar performance, scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's 2026 World Cup debut against Algeria. Messi's performance was widely hailed as the defining moment of the match, cementing his status as a key figure in the tournament.

Cerúndolo, the seventh seed at the Queen's tournament, secured his place in the next round in just over an hour. He is set to face British player Arthur Fery, who advanced by defeating Frenchman Adrian Mannarino. The win against Brooksby marked a significant step for Cerúndolo in the London tournament.