Cerundolo, before facing Zverev: "I hope to repeat last year's result"

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Francisco Cerúndolo is living one of his best moments as a professional tennis player. Firmly positioned in the ATP top 20, he remains steadfast in his convictions to improve day by day. In this Mutua Madrid Open 2025, he has already reached the fourth round thanks to his victories over Harold Mayot (6-3 6-4) and his compatriot and namesake Francisco Comesaña (6-4 6-4). His next opponent is none other than Alexander Zverev, whom he already surprised on this same stage in the 2024 edition (6-3 6-4). It was Taylor Fritz who ended his dream in the round immediately after, so this time he has a score to settle, which may motivate him to once again give his best to secure the victory against the number one seed.

The career of Francisco Cerúndolo is currently ideal, maintaining his position in the top 20 and refining his playing style every day with an emphasis on solidity and coolness in decision-making. His game hardly has any flaws, making him a dangerous opponent for any player. Moreover, he has a younger brother making waves on the Challenger circuit, who also reached the third round in this Mutua Madrid Open 2025, where he lost to Daniil Medvedev (6-2 6-2). Francisco went through the mixed zone to answer questions about his current form, his brother, and South American tennis.

- An old friend and Zverev up next

Francisco Comesaña and Francisco Cerúndolo have shared moments in tennis since childhood: "It's difficult to play with a friend with whom we have shared many things since we were kids. It's an honor to meet in the third round of a Masters 1000, we are both improving every day, and I have played well. I am happy. My start of the year is quite consistent, and I play good tennis. I am not focusing on Roland Garros, but I believe my progression is good. The match against Alexander Zverev will be highly competitive, and I hope to replicate last year's victory, hopefully, but he has been in very good form lately."

- Importance of the improvement of South American tennis and relationship with Juan Manuel

"I like to see more players emerging from South American tennis, and I would like to be able to spend more weeks with my brother . We get along very well, and we always support each other; it would be very beneficial for me to have him close because tennis is a very solitary sport due to so much traveling. Having feedback from a brother is essential. I like watching him play, and I saw him here in various matches; I always do my best to be close to him."

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