Overview
- Cerúndolo defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2 on Tuesday in a match that lasted nearly two hours and marked his first grass-court win in 1,077 days.
- Nicolás Massú has joined Cerúndolo’s coaching team and was in his box during the match, appearing to note tactical changes as Cerúndolo fought back in the second set.
- The Argentine, seeded seventh and ranked No. 27, advances to face Jenson Brooksby in the tournament’s round of 16.
- Because Cerúndolo has few ATP points to defend in this part of the season, a strong run at the ATP 500 Queen’s could produce material ranking gains.
- Three years after his Eastbourne grass title and a subsequent run of five straight grass defeats, the win offers a confidence boost as he prepares for Wimbledon.