The Rise of Francisco Cerundolo: A Tennis Family’s Journey to Success in Madrid

Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo is now the talk of the town in Madrid after his stunning victory against world number 5, Alexander Zverev at the Mutua Madrid Open. In just around 90 minutes, Cerundolo defeated Zverev with a score of 6-3, 6-4, marking one of the biggest wins of his career and securing a spot in his fourth ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal.

The Cerundolo family is no stranger to the world of sports. Francisco’s father, Alejandro “Toto” Cerundolo, is a former professional tennis player and coach, while his mother, Maria Luz Rodrigues, is a sports therapist with a background in sports psychology and tennis. Francisco also has a sister, Maria Constanza Cerundolo, who is a talented field hockey player, and a younger brother, Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who has already made a name for himself in the tennis world by winning the Cordoba Open in 2021.

Both Francisco and Juan Manuel have shown immense talent and dedication to their respective sports, with Francisco crediting his younger brother for teaching him discipline and professionalism in his career. The brothers have made history by becoming the first siblings to reach consecutive finals on the ATP Tour since 2017 and are now both aiming to climb the ranks and make a mark in the world of tennis.

With their family’s strong sporting background and unwavering support for each other, the Cerundolo brothers are on the path to becoming top tennis players for Argentina. Their achievements and dedication to their craft serve as an inspiration to aspiring athletes everywhere.