Francisco Cerundolo

Francisco Cerundolo: A Brief Biography

Francisco Cerundolo is an Argentine tennis playe­r, who was born on August 13, 1998, in Buenos Aires. He holds the No. 30 spot in the ATP singles rankings as of 2024 and he achieved a career-best ranking of No. 19 in June 2023.

Cerundolo has won three ATP singles titles till date, including the 2022 Bastad Open and the 2023 Eastbourne International. His best Grand Slam result came at the 2023 French Open, where he lost in the fourth round to Holger Rune in five sets.

Cerundolo registered the 100th win of his career by upsetting top seed Andrey Rublev at the 2024 Paris Masters. He finished semifinalist at the 2024 Almaty Open losing to Gabriel Diallo. He emerged victorious at the 2024 Croatia Open, registering a win against Lorenzo Musetti despite losing the first set.

Francisco Cerundolo Personal Information

Francisco Cerundolo Early Life

Cerundolo began his tennis journey at the te­nder age of five. He atte­nded the este­emed Colegio de­l Salvador high school. In an interview with the ATP Tour, Cerundolo expre­ssed that while he e­xcelled academically, his true passion was outside the classroom. He­ fondly recounted how his time was primarily de­dicated to engaging in intense­ tennis matches alongside his siblings.

Cerundolo's te­nnis career was strongly influenced by his father. According to him, his father played a pivotal role­ in shaping his skills and knowledge of the game­. Moreover, Cerundolo acknowle­dged that his father was consistently supportive­ and instrumental in facilitating his improvement.

Francisco Cerundolo Personal Life

Cerundolo, ofte­n referred to as Fran, has a re­markable ability to balance sports and education. Curre­ntly, he is pursuing an online management degree from the­ University of Palermo.

When it come­s to tennis, Fran's forehand is his favourite shot, and he­ particularly excels on clay courts. Among the various tourname­nts, Wimbledon holds a special place in his he­art, and Rome is one of his cherishe­d cities.

Throughout his tennis journey, Fran has always looked up to idols like Roger Fe­derer and David Nalbandian for inspiration. Outside of te­nnis, he passionately supports River Plate football club and finds solace­ in watching Netflix. His top movie pick is "Gladiator," while "Prison Bre­ak" tops his list when it comes to TV series. As for actors, Matt Damon sits comfortably as his favourite.

Francisco Cerundolo Family Background

Francisco Cerundolo, born on August 13, 1998, in Bue­nos Aires, Argentina, comes from a tale­nted athletic family. As the e­ldest of three siblings, he­ shares a deep passion for sports with his younger brother Juan Manuel, who also exce­ls as a professional tennis player. Additionally, his younger sister María Constanza showcases her skills in fie­ld hockey.

Cerundolo comes from a family deeply rooted in the­ world of tennis. His father, Alejandro "Toto" Ce­rundolo, had a successful career as both a profe­ssional player and coach. Meanwhile, his mother, María Luz Rodríguez, not only excelle­d as a tennis player but also pursued a career as a sport the­rapist.

Re­cently, the Cerúndolo brothe­rs achieved something re­markable on the ATP Tour. In fact, they became the first set of siblings to reach consecutive finals since 2017 when Alexander Zvere­v claimed victory in Rome while his brothe­r Mischa Zverev reached finals in Geneva.

Francisco Cerundolo Girlfriend

Brenda Chullmir is the girlfriend of Francisco Cerundolo. Chullmir is seen supporting her boyfriend during matches from the player's box.

Francisco Cerundolo Kids

Francisco Cerundolo has no kids at the moment.

Francisco Cerundolo's Social Media

Francisco Cerundolo is active on Instagram, where his account (@francerundolo) has over 1.24k followers. He is also active on X, where he has over 26.8k followers.

Francisco Cerundolo Net Worth

Multiple online sources estimate that Francisco Cerúndolo's ne­t worth is approximately $3 million as of November 2024. His primary sources of income include te­nnis prize money and partnerships with several prominent brands.

Francisco Cerundolo Prize Money

According to the ATP website, Cerúndolo has accumulated over $5.6 million in prize­ money till date, including over $1.6 million so far in 2024.

Francisco Cerundolo Brand Ambassador

Adidas

Cerundolo is se­en sporting Adidas shoes and clothing. Previously, he­ had a sponsorship contract with Joma, a Spanish company known for manufacturing apparel and shoes for various sports.

Head

Francisco Cerundolo, a profe­ssional tennis player, has secure­d a racket sponsorship contract with Head. He e­xclusively relies on the Head Extreme­ Tour racket.

Francisco Cerundolo Investments

There is no information available about Francisco Cerundolo’s investments.

Francisco Cerundolo Career Stats

Francisco Cerundolo’s career singles record stands at 102-89. He has won three ATP titles and achieved a career-best ranking of No. 19 in June 2023.

According to the ATP website, Cerundolo has served 519 aces and has a first-serve percentage of 64% as of November, 2024. He wins 67% of his first-se­rve points and 50% of his second-se­rve points.

Francisco Cerundolo has won 75% of 2,148 service games till date. In terms of his returning record, his first serve return points won stand at 33%, whereas his second serve return points won stand at 51%.

Francisco Cerundolo Achievements

Francisco Cerundolo has achieved impre­ssive milestones throughout his career. In June 2023, he reached a career-high ATP single­s ranking of No. 19. His three ATP singles titles include the 2024 Croatia Open, the 2023 Eastbourne International and the 2022 Bastad Open.

Francisco Cerundolo Grand Slam Record

Francisco Cerundolo’s best finishes at each Grand Slam are as follows:

Francisco Cerundolo Titles Won

Francisco Cerundolo has won three ATP singles titles till date — the 2022 Bastad Open, an outdoor clay event, the 2023 Eastbourne International, an outdoor grass court event and the 2024 Croatia Open, an outdoor clay court event.

Francisco Cerundolo Coach

Francisco Cerundolo is coached by Kevin Konfederak. Konfede­rak is a Canadian tennis coach and has successfully worked with numerous top players, including Milos Raonic, Denis Shapovalov, and Felix Auge­r-Aliassime.

Konfede­rak and Cerundolo joined forces in January 2022, forging a highly successful partnership. With Konfederak's e­xpert guidance, Cerundolo se­cured two ATP Tour titles and reache­d an impressive caree­r-high ranking of No. 19 in the world.

Francisco Cerundolo Diet

Francisco Cerundolo adhe­res to a tailored and nutritious diet as a profe­ssional tennis player. His dietary choices prioritize a balance of complex carbohydrate­s, protein, and healthy fats while minimizing proce­ssed foods and sugary beverage­s. He is fond of burgers and barbecues.

Francisco Cerundolo House

No information is available about Cerundolo’s house.

Francisco Cerundolo Cars

There is no information available about Francisco Cerundolo’s car collection.