Francisco Cerúndolo made it to the round of 16 of the Miami Open again after defeating local Tommy Paul 6-2, 7(7)-6(4) in an hour and a half match. With this solid performance, the Argentine marks his third appearance among the top 16 in four participations, in one of these, 2022, he managed to reach the semifinals.
From the start, Cerúndolo showed great form, hitting 17 winners and closing the first set with a streak of 12 consecutive points. In the second set, he seemed on track for victory after securing a double break, but the American, currently ranked No. 13, replied, regained consistency, and strung together four consecutive games.
The match was decided in the tie-break, where the Argentine once again showed his best form, placing tight shots on the lines and adding winners. He started with four consecutive points and closed the match with the same decisiveness with which he began. With this victory, he extended his dominance over Paul, with a record of 5 wins and 2 losses.
