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Tennis star Francisco Cerundolo achieved a significant milestone by defeating world number two Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinal showdown of the Argentina Open 2025 in Buenos Aires on February 14, 2025. The 26-year-old won the game with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, making a notable upset against the 2025 Australian Open runner-up.
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Cerundolo d. Zverev 3-6 6-3 6-2
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 15, 2025
Down a set against world #2, Francisco gets the biggest win of his life
To beat the world #2 is special… to do it in front of your home crowd is something else
✅2-0 against Zverev
✅12th top 10 win
✅Buenos Aires SF
Unforgettable night
🇦🇷🤍 pic.twitter.com/E2H2n54t44
Cerundolo failed to get a great start to the game and lost the first set. At that moment, it was clear that the Germany-born star might win the game in straight sets. Surprisingly, the Argentina-born star staged his comeback in the second set to level up the game. He continued his great show in the decider set to thwart the title favourite of the marquee event.
Cerundolo's stunning passing shots and high-skill game upset Alexander Zverev
The star player was seen capitalising on Zverev's struggles in the game, particularly with his forehand, which has further led to a staggering number of unforced errors in the game, 43 during the game. Cerundolo's ability to raise his game was crucial, as he executed impressive passing shots that put pressure on Zverev, ultimately allowing him to take control of the game to get the win.
Meanwhile, Francisco Cerundolo expressed his happiness during the post-match interview. The 26-year-old player has called this the best win of his career in terms of rankings.
Francisco Cerundolo on beating Zverev in Buenos Aires:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 15, 2025
“I’m super happy. It’s the best win of my career in terms of ranking. He’s #2 in the world playing incredible tennis. So to be able to beat him here in Buenos Aires with my home crowd, my family, my people, my friends. It’s… pic.twitter.com/CAPAiV1ItO
“I’m super happy. It’s the best win of my career in terms of ranking. He’s #2 in the world, playing incredible tennis. So to be able to beat him here in Buenos Aires with my home crowd, my family, my people, my friends. It’s amazing. Probably one of the best feelings I’ve ever had," said Francisco Cerundolo on beating Zverev in Buenos Aires.