World No. 18 Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina has advanced at the ATP Rome Masters, defeating World No. 53 Nicolas Jarry of Chile in the second round. Cerundolo secured the victory with a score of 7/6(5), 6/3.
The match on court lasted for 1 hour and 57 minutes. This marked the second career meeting between the two players, with Cerundolo also winning their previous encounter.
Match Statistics:
| Statistic | Cerundolo | Jarry |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 6 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 3 |
| Breaks Converted | 2 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 83 | 72 |
Following this result, the Chilean player is set to experience a significant drop in the ATP rankings. He loses 620 points from reaching last year`s final and is projected to fall at least 93 spots, potentially outside the Top 140.
For a place in the fourth round (Round of 16) at the Internazionali BNL d`Italia, Cerundolo will compete against Austrian Sebastian Ofner.
Rupert Hartwell