Cerúndolo fights back in marathon three-hour Queen’s final to defeat Paul
Summary
Francisco Cerúndolo won the Queen’s Club tennis tournament by beating Tommy Paul in a three-hour match, the longest final in the event’s history. Cerúndolo, inspired by his father and Diego Maradona’s jersey, came back after losing the first set to claim his biggest career title.Key Facts
- Cerúndolo defeated Tommy Paul 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3 in the Queen’s Club final.
- The match lasted three hours and two minutes, the longest final on record at Queen’s Club.
- Cerúndolo was down by a set and a break before making a comeback.
- He dedicated the win to his father, who flew from Argentina to watch him play for the first time.
- The final took place during hot weather with temperatures near 29.5°C on court.
- Cerúndolo used his forehand effectively, hitting 27 winners in the match.
- Tommy Paul had reached the final without losing a set but was broken at key moments in the match.
- This victory could boost Cerúndolo’s confidence for Wimbledon, especially with some top players injured or older.
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