Daniil Medvedev’s Miami Open run came to an abrupt end as he was defeated by Francisco Cerundolo, who won with a score of 6-0, 4-6, 7-5. This match marked Cerundolo’s first top-10 victory of the season and lasted 2 hours and 19 minutes.
Ranked 10th in the ATP standings, Medvedev struggled against the 19th-ranked Cerundolo, who entered the match with momentum after a straight-sets victory over Thiago Tirante. The match showcased Cerundolo’s ability to disrupt Medvedev’s rhythm, leading to a surprising upset.
This was the first meeting between the two players on the ATP circuit, and it ended with Cerundolo advancing to the round of 16, while Medvedev exited the tournament early. The defeat raises questions about Medvedev’s form as a former world number one.
Cerundolo’s next challenge will be against Ugo Humbert, as he looks to build on this significant victory. Observers will be keen to see if Cerundolo can maintain his momentum or if Medvedev can rebound in future tournaments.
