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Cerundolo Beats Paul, Becomes First Argentine Queen’s Club Champion

6/22/2026

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Cerundolo Claims Queen’s

Francisco Cerundolo defeated Tommy Paul 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-3 to claim the Queen’s Club title.
The victory made Cerundolo the first Argentine man to win the Queen’s Club tournament.
He rallied from a set down, saved two break points at 5-4 and three match points before winning on his fifth match point.
Cerundolo said he never imagined lifting the trophy and felt proud to represent Argentina.

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Cerundolo Triumphs

His Queen’s Club triumph makes him a strong Wimbledon contender as rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic face injuries or age-related doubts.
Cerúndolo kept a Diego Maradona No 10 Argentina shirt as a talisman and dedicated the win to his father Alejandro, who flew to London on Father’s Day despite fearing flight.
His forehand produced 27 winners in the final, while the court temperature rose to 29.5 °C, adding a physical challenge.

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Cerundolo Wins

Facundo Cerundolo won the Queen’s Club title and earned €483,145.
The victory gave Cerundolo 500 ATP points, moving him to 21st in the world rankings and 12th in the ATP Race.
Runner-up Tommy Paul received €259,940 and 330 ATP points, keeping him at 24th in the rankings.
The tournament’s total prize pool was €2,583,330, with a first-round win paying €20,145 and a semi-final win €138,530.

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Cox Picks Paul

Betting analyst Sam Cox of William Hill named Tommy Paul the favourite, citing his straight-set wins and his injury-forced absence from the 2025 Queen’s event.
Cox highlighted Paul’s 6-3, 6-3 semi-final win over France’s Ugo Humbert as proof of grass-court strength.
Cox warned that Cerundolo’s limited grass résumé, recent clay slump, and a semifinal win over Brandon Nakashima kept his odds longer, prompting the market to forecast a three-set showdown.

History

Historical Context

In 1975 Guillermo Vilas won the US Open title, later amassing 62 singles titles and reaching world No. 2. His victory sparked a surge in Argentine tennis that later produced Alejandro Cerúndolo, who captured the 2024 Queen’s Club grass title on the prestigious grass circuit. The pattern shows Argentine players repeatedly breaking surface barriers and drawing new investment.

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Cerundolo Claims Queen’s

Francisco Cerundolo defeated Tommy Paul 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-3 to claim the Queen’s Club title.
The victory made Cerundolo the first Argentine man to win the Queen’s Club tournament.
He rallied from a set down, saved two break points at 5-4 and three match points before winning on his fifth match point.
Cerundolo said he never imagined lifting the trophy and felt proud to represent Argentina.

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