Cerúndolo Wins Epic Queen's Club Final Against Paul

Cerúndolo's Dramatic Victory

Francisco Cerúndolo fought back from a set and a break down to defeat Tommy Paul 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-3 in an epic Queen's Club final that lasted a record three hours and two minutes.

The Match in Focus

Cerúndolo, inspired by his father Alejandro who flew to London for the match, secured his first major title. The Argentine player had Diego Maradona's No 10 Argentina shirt in his player's box throughout the tournament.

Key Moments

• Cerúndolo was a set and a break down before mounting a comeback.
• He secured the title on his sixth match point with an overhand smash.
• The match temperature reached 29.5C, adding to the challenge.

Implications for Wimbledon

This victory could boost Cerúndolo's confidence for Wimbledon, especially with Carlos Alcaraz injured and Novak Djokovic's age a factor. Jannik Sinner remains the favorite, but Cerúndolo's form could make him a contender.

Post-Match Reaction

Paul praised Cerúndolo, saying, 'We always seem to have unreal matches and today you were the better player.'