Francisco Cerundolo – ATP #21 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Francisco Cerundolo - ATP #21 Tennis Player
Francisco Cerundolo
ARG Age: 27 (13-08-1998)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 18
ATP
#21
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
37 - 24
60.7% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Francisco Cerundolo dominates clutch moments winning 42.4% of pressure points on return. Currently ranked 21 in the ATP. When receiving, he creates constant scoreboard pressure breaking 29.1% of return games. Moreover, he puts immediate pressure winning 33.3% against first serves. However, he manages to score only 68.6% on first serve points and struggles holding service games at 77.0% rate.

Francisco Cerundolo - Career History

On the ATP Tour, Francisco Cerundolo is currently ranked world No. 21 and represents Argentina. He plays right-handed. His career-best ranking stands at No. 18. He turned professional in 2016.

Francisco Cerundolo reached the final at Buenos Aires, advancing to semifinals at Bastad, Madrid, Munich, and Santiago and three quarterfinals, including Miami and Indian Wells in 2025. This brought a new career-high of No. 18. Cerundolo dominated on clay with a 21-11 record. He went 15-10 on hard. He dominated second serve returns at 53%, showed mental strength converting 43% of breakpoints, and seized opportunities at 42% in pressure situations on return.

Cerundolo won the title at Umag and two semifinals in 2024. Competing on clay: 20-12. Cerundolo struggled on hard: 10-14. He showed mental strength converting 42% of breakpoints, challenged servers with 31% on first return, and dominated clutch moments winning 40% of pressure points on return.

The Argentine won the title at Eastbourne, also reaching the final at Lyon plus one semifinal in 2023. He entered the top 20 for the first time. Clay results: 18-12. He went 12-12 on hard. He neutralized opponents winning 33% on first serve return, capitalized on pressure points with 42% success while returning, and created massive pressure with 52% on second returns.

Francisco Cerundolo won the title at Bastad and three semifinals, including Miami in 2022. He broke into the top 50. On clay: a strong 14-7. On hard, results were modest at 8-10. He neutralized opponents winning 33% on first serve return, dominated second serve returns at 52%, and showed mental strength converting 41% of breakpoints.

Cerundolo developed through Challenger events in 2021. He captured one title at Cordenons Challenger. He also reached the final at Concepcion Challenger. Additional semifinals at Brasilia Challenger, Campinas Challenger, Santiago 1 Challenger, and Buenos Aires Challenger. Season record: 25-13. Results on clay: 25-13. He won 39% on first serve return, saved 58% of break points, and won 65% on first serve.

The Argentine delivered an impressive 2020 campaign. He broke into the top 200. He won four titles at Split Challenger, M25 Los Angeles CA, Campinas Challenger, and Guayaquil Challenger. Additional semifinals at M25 Hurlingham, Sibiu Challenger, and M25 Punta del Este. Record: 36-9. Competing on clay: 31-9. He won 52% on second serve, saved 58% of break points, and won 37% on first serve return.

2019 was a standout year for Francisco Cerundolo. He won four titles at M25 Lima, M15 Manacor, M15 Palmanova, and M15 Buenos Aires. He also reached the final at M25 Buenos Aires. Additional semifinals at M15 Pinamar and M25 Kiseljak. Season record: 57-19. Results on clay: 54-16. He saved 61% of break points, won 53% on second serve return, and won 66% on first serve.

2018 proved to be a breakthrough season for Francisco Cerundolo. He won two titles at Brazil F5 and Brazil F6. He also reached the final at Argentina F6. Record: 22-9. Competing on clay: 22-9.

Francisco Cerundolo gained ranking points at Futures level in 2017. He reached the quarterfinal at Argentina F2. Season record: 3-5. He saved 44% of break points.

2016 proved challenging for Francisco Cerundolo. He reached the quarterfinal at Uruguay F3. Record: 4-6. Competing on clay: 4-6.

Francisco Cerundolo Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Francisco Cerundolo

What is Francisco Cerundolo's record by surface?

Over his career at ATP level, Francisco Cerundolo holds a record of 76-50 (60.3%) on clay, 45-46 (49.5%) on hard, and 7-10 (41.2%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 21-11 (65.6%) on clay, 15-10 (60.0%) on hard, and 0-2 on grass at ATP level.

How many titles has Francisco Cerundolo won?

Francisco Cerundolo has won three ATP tour-level titles (two on clay and one on grass). He has also won 11 titles at Challenger/ITF level (10 on clay and one on hard).

What is Francisco Cerundolo's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, he holds a 5-5 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Francisco Cerundolo has posted a 37-24 record (60.7% win rate). His last match was 2 weeks ago.

How many aces does Francisco Cerundolo serve per match?

Francisco Cerundolo is currently serving 3.8 aces per match in the last 52 weeks (61 matches), up from a career average of 2.8.

How does Francisco Cerundolo perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Francisco Cerundolo is 4-7 (36.4%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 5-11 (31.2%). Against Top 50 opponents: 12-15 (44.4%). Over his career: 14-19 (42.4%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 28-40 (41.2%). Against Top 50 opponents: 46-66 (41.1%).