Cerúndolo Upsets De Minaur at Indian Wells, Advances to Quarterfinals

Indian Wells, CA – Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo delivered a stunning upset at the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament on Wednesday, defeating world number 10 Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-3 in the round of 16. The victory propels Cerúndolo into the quarterfinals, where he will face the winner of the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Grigor Dimitrov.

Cerúndolo’s Path to the Quarterfinals

The 26th-ranked Cerúndolo showcased his resilience and skill against de Minaur, securing a hard-fought victory in a match described as complicadísimo – extremely complicated – for the Argentine. He previously defeated Botic Van De Zandschulp in a challenging match.

The first set was a back-and-forth affair with multiple breaks of serve. Despite a momentary lead by de Minaur, Cerúndolo regained control, breaking his opponent’s serve in the eleventh game to close out the set 7-5 after 74 minutes. He continued his momentum in the second set, winning 6-3.

Impressive Record Against Top 10 Opponents

This win marks Cerúndolo’s second victory against a top-10 player this season, following his earlier triumph over Alexander Zverev in Buenos Aires. He now boasts a 6-1 record in his last seven matches against players ranked in the top 10 at ATP Masters 1000 events.

Cerúndolo has equaled his best overall record against players within the top ten, now standing at 13-13.

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Argentine Representation at Indian Wells

Several other Argentine players are competing at Indian Wells. Mariano Navone will face Marcos Giron, while Camilo Ugo Carabelli will seize on Martin Damm Jr. Sebastian Baez is scheduled to play Chun-Hsin Tseng, and Juan Manuel Cerúndolo will meet Botic Van de Zandschulp. Francisco Comesaña will face Sebastian Korda, and Solana Sierra will compete against Payton Stearns. Francisco Cerúndolo and Tomas Etcheverry are pre-classified for the second round.

Upcoming Matches for Argentine Players

• Camilo Ugo Carabelli vs. Martin Damm (USA)
• Mariano Navone vs. Marcos Giron (USA)
• Sebastian Baez vs. Chun-Hsin Tseng (TPE)
• Juan Manuel Cerúndolo vs. Botic Van de Zandschulp (NED)
• Francisco Comesaña vs. Sebastian Korda (USA)
• Francisco Cerúndolo: bye
• Tomas Etcheverry: bye
• Solana Sierra vs. Payton Stearns (USA)

The tournament is being broadcast live in Argentina on ESPN and Disney+ Premium.

FAQ

Who did Francisco Cerúndolo defeat to reach the quarterfinals?

Francisco Cerúndolo defeated Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-3.

What is Cerúndolo’s record against top 10 players?

Cerúndolo now has a 13-13 record against players ranked in the top 10.

Where can I watch the tournament in Argentina?

The tournament is being broadcast live on ESPN and Disney+ Premium.

Cerúndolo’s impressive performance at Indian Wells demonstrates his growing stature in the world of men’s tennis. His continued success will be closely watched as the tournament progresses.