Cerundolo Wins First Argentine Queen's Title in Record Final

Francisco Cerundolo made tennis history on Sunday, becoming the first Argentine man to win the prestigious Queen's Club Championships. The 27-year-old battled back from a set and a break down to defeat American Tommy Paul 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-3 in a grueling final that lasted three hours and four minutes, setting a new record for the longest final in the tournament's history.

The victory marks the biggest title of Cerundolo's career and his first above the ATP 250 level. It is his fifth ATP Tour title overall and his second on grass, adding to his 2023 Eastbourne crown. With the win, he joins Andy Roddick and Feliciano Lopez as the only players to have won both the Eastbourne and Queen's titles.

The final was a test of resilience for the seventh seed, who had to fight through multiple three-set matches throughout the week. After dropping the opening set tiebreak and falling behind a break in the second set, Cerundolo mounted a decisive comeback. He broke back immediately and later secured a crucial break for a 4-2 lead in the deciding set. He ultimately sealed the victory on his fifth championship point, dropping to the turf in celebration.

The occasion was made especially poignant by...