The quarterfinals of the Argentina Open brought high drama, unexpected results, and a major upset as top seed Alexander Zverev crashed out against Francisco Cerúndolo. Meanwhile, young Brazilian João Fonseca pulled off a thrilling comeback, and Pedro Martínez advanced via walkover.
Cerúndolo Takes Down Zverev in a Stunning Comeback
Argentinian favorite Francisco Cerúndolo sent the home crowd into a frenzy with a brilliant three-set victory over world No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev. After losing the first set 3-6, Cerúndolo turned the match around with an inspired performance, winning 6-3, 6-2 to secure his spot in the semifinals. The win marks one of the biggest triumphs of his career, proving his dominance on clay.
Fonseca Fights Back to Edge Navone
Brazil’s João Fonseca showcased incredible resilience in a hard-fought battle against Argentina’s Mariano Navone. After dropping the first set 3-6, the young Brazilian rallied back, taking the next two sets 6-4, 7-5. The victory highlights Fonseca’s growing potential and mental toughness as he moves into the semifinals.
Djere Overcomes Seyboth Wild in Tight Clash
In another South American showdown, Serbia’s Laslo Djere edged past Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild with a 7-6(3), 6-3 victory. Djere’s solid baseline game proved too much for Seyboth Wild, who couldn’t maintain his early momentum.
Martínez Advances After Musetti Walkover
Spain’s Pedro Martínez progressed to the semifinals after Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti withdrew due to unforeseen circumstances, granting him a walkover win.
Semifinals Set for High-Octane Battles
With the quarterfinals delivering intense action and surprises, the Argentina Open semifinals are set to be an exciting showdown. Can Cerúndolo carry the home advantage to the title, or will Djere, Fonseca, or Martínez spoil the party? Stay tuned for more thrilling tennis!
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