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Qualifier Leandro Riedi Upsets No. 19 Francisco Cerúndolo in Five Sets at US Open, Ending Argentina’s Men’s Singles Run

The 23-year-old Swiss turned the match by exploiting the Argentine’s error-strewn play to overturn a two-set deficit.

Overview

  • Riedi beat Cerúndolo 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 after trailing by two sets.
  • The Swiss entered from qualifying and is ranked No. 435 in the ATP rankings.
  • Cerúndolo finished with 12 double faults and 52 unforced errors in the defeat.
  • With Cerúndolo out, no Argentine men remain in the US Open singles draw.
  • Riedi moves on to face the winner of Karen Khachanov vs. Kamil Majchrzak in the third round.