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Francisco Cerúndolo ousted by Nuno Borges at Cincinnati Masters
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Francisco Cerúndolo ousted by Nuno Borges at Cincinnati Masters

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentine tennis player Francisco Cerúndolo lost to Nuno Borges of Portugal in the first round of the ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati.
  • Cerúndolo struggled with his serve and groundstrokes, while Borges capitalized on key opportunities to win in straight sets.
  • The loss highlights Cerúndolo's difficulties adapting his game to North American hard courts.

Francisco Cerúndolo's campaign at the ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati ended abruptly in the first round following a straight-sets defeat to Portugal's Nuno Borges. The Argentine lost 6-4, 6-4, struggling to find his rhythm throughout the match.

Cerúndolo appeared uncomfortable on the court, facing challenges with his serve and unable to maintain consistency during baseline rallies. Borges, conversely, demonstrated solid play, effectively converting three break points to secure the victory. The loss marks a disappointing exit for the top-ranked Argentine player.

I can't play. I swear, I want to go to Buenos Aires.

— Francisco CerúndoloExpressed during a difficult practice session prior to his match.

The defeat underscores Cerúndolo's ongoing struggles to replicate his previous season's form on the North American hard court swing. His performance in Cincinnati follows a difficult practice session where he expressed frustration, reportedly saying, “I can't play. I swear, I want to go to Buenos Aires.”

This emotional display is reminiscent of Cerúndolo's past on-court outbursts, including an incident at Roland Garros where he dismissed his coach mid-match. In contrast, his brother, Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, advanced in the Cincinnati tournament after a hard-fought comeback victory.

I don't want to play anymore. I hate playing this tour with my life.

— Francisco CerúndoloAnother statement of frustration during practice.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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