Francisco Cerúndolo aims to continue his winning streak in the Madrid Masters 1000 against Taylor Fritz

30/04/2024 18:12hs.

Francisco Cerúndolo (22nd) wants to take another step in the Madrid Masters 1000. After the triumph he achieved this Tuesday in two sets (6-3 and 6-4) against Alexander Zverev (5°), the Argentine will seek to continue his good streak on Spanish soil. His opponent in the quarterfinals will be the American Taylor Fritz (13°)a rival he has already faced in the past. See when and how to watch the game.

Cerúndolo’s path to the quarterfinals

The 25-year-old tennis player is having his best historical performance in this tournament. In both 2022 and 2023 he had been eliminated in his debut match, but in this case managed to chain three consecutive wins.

In his debut, Fran defeated the Hungarian Fábián Marozsán por 6-2 y 7-6 (5). Then, in the 16th round he beat the American Tommy Paul 6-7 (7), 6-4 and 6-2 in 2h27m. Now, in almost an hour and a half of play, he surpassed Zverevwho had already won this tournament twice (2018 and 2021).

The Argentine imposed his game against the German, whom he surpassed with strong forehand shots that allowed him to break his rival’s service on two occasions. Of course, Cerúndolo benefited from the imprecision of the world number five, who never seemed to find a way back into the match.

Cerúndolo goes for more. (EFE)

Now, his next rival will be Fritz, who eliminated Sebastian Baez in 16th, the Argentine with the best ATP ranking (19th). It was a match that did not cost much for the American, who managed to win by a resounding 6-2 and 6-3 in 1h04m. The American, former Top 10, hit 11 aces and did not give a single chance of a break.

“One of the best games of my career”

Once the victory against Zverev was complete, Cerúndolo assured that “It was the best game of the year and one of the best of my career. It’s a victory I’ve been looking for for a long time.. Being in the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 again is something very important for me.”

In addition, he said that now the bar will be raised: “He is a top player, it was a complicated match, from the beginning it was difficult. Of course now things are going to change for me, he is another level of player, I was looking forward to this match a lot, I have played with good players but today was different.”

Cerúndolo’s match point against Zverev

The antecedent between Francisco Cerúndolo and Taylor Fritz

It was in June 2023, for the 16th of the year. Roland Garrosthe first and only time that the two tennis players faced each other. The Argentine took the victory in four sets by 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and 7-5 in 2h50m.

What time do Francisco Cerúndolo and Taylor Fritz play?

The duel between both will be this Wednesday, May 1 will be played in the second turn of the central court and It won’t be before 4:30 p.m. (from Argentina). First of all, Andrey Rublev (8°) will face Carlos Alcaraz (3rd) and, later, the match between the Argentine and the American will begin.

Fran is going for a new victory (EFE).

Where to watch Francisco Cerúndolo vs. Taylor Fritz?

The match can be seen live on TV through the signal ESPN 2. In addition, you can also follow live via streaming through Star+. And of course, you will also be able to find out everything through the website of Ole.

2024-04-30 21:12:14
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