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Francisco Cerundolo Retires from Rio Open with Injury

2/19/2026

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Francisco Cerundolo retired from the Rio Open’s second round, trailing Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-2, 3-1 due to a back injury.
Cerundolo had won the Argentina Open previously and started Rio with momentum before seeking treatment.
Tirante expressed regret over winning this way, citing Cerundolo’s fatigue from the previous week.
Vit Kopriva and Roman Andres Burruchaga are set to compete, with Burruchaga favored.

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Francisco Cerundolo retired from the Rio Open’s second round, trailing Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-2, 3-1 due to a back injury.
Cerundolo had won the Argentina Open previously and started Rio with momentum before seeking treatment.
Tirante expressed regret over winning this way, citing Cerundolo’s fatigue from the previous week.
Vit Kopriva and Roman Andres Burruchaga are set to compete, with Burruchaga favored.