Argentina Open 2026: Cerúndolo crowned in front of home faithful |
Third time was the charm for Argentine tennis star Francisco Cerúndolo (19th ATP singles ranked), who beat Argentine-born Italian Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-2 to win the 2026 Argentina Open after losing twice in the finals before (2021 and 2025).
Surrounded by rumors about the future due to the 2028 Saudi Arabia Masters 1000, the tournament’s final match became a display of everything the South American swing brings to the tour: passion, intensity, and love for the game.
It was a frantic match, with both players bringing their best to the Guillermo Vilas Center Court under the watchful eye of professional men’s tennis governing body ATP president Andrea Gaudenzi.
Cerúndolo got ahead early in the match, breaking his rival’s serve at 1-1. His serve also underwent a torrent of suspense the very next game, facing three break points before holding on. The match remained a blow-for-blow affair until the end, where once again Cerúndolo needed more than one chance to........